ea under fire: class action lawsuit over fifa/fc 24 ultimate team gambling

[pixelboi]

yo everyone, something really big in gaming! ea's getting sued over fifa/fc 24 ultimate team packs - apparently they're being called illegal gambling schemes this could be huge for gaming industry... anyone here spent money on fut packs? what's your take - are they gambling or just game mechanics?

 

[CiViP]

Been playing since FIFA 15. Spent thousands over the years... wish I'd kept track honestly

 

[raw.p]

Let me break this down from game dev perspective (worked in industry 5 years). These packs are designed using same psychology as slots. Variable reward ratios, flashy animations, artificial scarcity - it's all gambling mechanics dressed up as "gaming". The lawsuit documents actually show EA's internal research on player spending patterns. They specifically time promos and pack odds to maximize FOMO and spending. Trust me, nothing about these systems is random or "just for fun".

 

[kawaii.wok]

mobile games are even worse imo. at least fifa has some gameplay

 

[foreverbet303]

Let me break this down from game dev perspective (worked in industry 5 years). These packs are designed using same psychology as slots. Variable reward ratios, flashy animations, artificial scarcity - it's all gambling mechanics dressed up as "gaming". The lawsuit documents actually show EA's internal research on player spending patterns. They specifically time promos and pack odds to maximize FOMO and spending. Trust me, nothing about these systems is random or "just for fun".

@raw.p damn bro, spilling industry tea ️

 

[DagaW]

Remember when EA called loot boxes "surprise mechanics"? Still can't believe they said that with straight face

 

[NON404]

Remember when EA called loot boxes "surprise mechanics"? Still can't believe they said that with straight face

@DagaW that hearing was wild. "Quite ethical and fun"

 

[caughtajackpot]

my kid spent $600 on these packs using my card. EA refunded but many parents aren't so lucky.

 

[j3nny]

working retail, see kids buying fifa points all the time. parents have no idea what they're funding

 

[I3i11]

The lawsuit mentions EA's patented "dynamic difficulty" too. Making matches harder to push pack sales.

 

[X_Force_777]

Belgium and Netherlands already banned this stuff. Rest of Europe might follow.

 

[Jotunheim]

EA makes billions from FUT. They'll fight this tooth and nail.

 

[timtowin]

Someone posted their pack opening stats on reddit - 3000 packs, no icons or toty cards

 

[Man0fHonor]

Spent over $5k last FIFA trying to pack R9. Never again man... never again.

 

[Sappa55]

EA be like: "you got Rare Gold Volland, very ethical"

 

[Joe_Monster]

This whole lawsuit could change gaming industry tbh. Not just FIFA.

 

[Legolas]

Anyone else remember when games were just... games? No microtransactions bs

 

[TamaGoBig]

Kids literally making gambling decisions before they can drive

 

[hick_val]

In before EA makes FIFA free-to-play to justify pack sales

 

[Robbie84]

The "it's just cosmetic" argument doesn't work for FIFA. Better cards = better team.