EA is attempting to rebrand loot boxes. 1 / 7
The company's legal VP, Kerry Hopkins, called them "surprise mechanics" instead... 2 / 7
...leading to widespread mockery and outrage over the attempt to change what loot boxes mean. 3 / 7
According to Hopkins, EA's loot boxes are more like "Kinder Eggs" and aren't predatory... 4 / 7
...with the legal VP even suggesting FIFA Ultimate Team is "enjoyable" and something fans want to engage with. 5 / 7
It's a blatant disregard for ethics, as loot boxes have been found to cause gambling addiction in children... 6 / 7
...and illustrates exactly why EA's reputation as publisher has taken such a hit over the last two years. 7 / 7