Lawsuit filed against Take-Two for loot boxes in NBA 2K Eurogamer.net If you click on a link and make a purchase we may receive a small commission. Read our editorial policy. Lawsuit filed against Take-Two for loot boxes in NBA 2K Accused of "unfair, deceptive and unlawful practices". News by Ed Nightingale News reporter Updated on 7 Mar 2022 9 comments In a lawsuit over loot boxes in NBA 2K, publisher Take-Two has been accused of "unfair, deceptive and unlawful practices". As reported by Bloomberg (via GamesIndustry.biz), the lawsuit was filed on behalf of a minor and their guardian at the Winnebago Country Circuit Court in January, before moving to the Illinois Northern District Court a month later. Loot boxes, widely linked to gambling, are featured in the best-selling NBA 2K series of basketball games. Watch on YouTube The lawsuit states: "Defendant's unfair, deceptive and unlawful practices, including illegal gambling practices, deceive, mislead and harm consumers." Loot boxes "psychologically distance" players from the financial consequences, according to the complainant, especially as (for minors) they're often paid for using a parent's credit card. They appear desirable, but minors may not understand the link between virtual and real-world spending, or know that in-game purchases are non-refundable. At least $5m in damages have been requested by the plaintiff. A Take-Two spokesperson declined to comment to Bloomberg. Research from April last year claimed a "robustly verified" link between loot boxes and gambling, and that they are "structurally and psychologically" similar. Loot boxes have been used widely in the FIFA series, something EA chief experience officer Chris Bruzzo discussed with Eurogamer back in October. Become a Eurogamer subscriber and get your first month for £1 Get your first month for £1 (normally £3.99) when you buy a Standard Eurogamer subscription. Enjoy ad-free browsing, merch discounts, our monthly letter from the editor, and show your support with a supporter-exclusive comment flair! Support us View supporter archive More News Atari will hold RollerCoaster Tycoon rights for another decade Ups and downs. 7 Lady Dimitrescu will be a tad smaller in Resident Evil Village's Mercenaries DLC Level the playing field. 1 Overwatch 2 suffers another DDoS attack and character roster bugs Mei Mei. 7 Nintendo Switch firmware update lets you take screenshots in the Switch Online app The app on your console, not your phone. 7 Latest Articles Atari will hold RollerCoaster Tycoon rights for another decade Ups and downs. 7 Jelly Deals Logitech's G Pro X gaming headset is its lowest-ever price during Amazon's Early Access sale Prime Members can get it for just £52. Jelly Deals Save over £500 off the retail price on this beefy ASUS TUF Dash gaming laptop from Amazon Under £1080 for an RTX 3070 laptop. Lady Dimitrescu will be a tad smaller in Resident Evil Village's Mercenaries DLC Level the playing field. 1 Supporters Only Premium only Off Topic: Take a minute to appreciate Cookin' with Coolio's incredible scallops recipe. What a great book. Premium only Off Topic: Reading City of Glass in comic form "Where exactly am I going?" Premium only Off Topic: Il Buco is a transporting film about a really big hole Underlands. Off-Topic Netflix handled Sandman brilliantly It was Dreamy. 9 Buy things with globes on them And other lovely Eurogamer merch in our official store! Explore our store