Lootboxes - Extra Credits vs Jim Sterling

Extra Credits posted a video this week about their take on the whole lootbox controversy and whether lootboxes should even exist in video games. I found their view to be a lot more closely aligned with my own, while also acknowledging the counter points brought up by notable gaming commentator Jim Sterling. While we discussed the lootbox controversy in some depth in our own podcasts here on MMOs.com I found both of these videos (below) informative and interesting. I encourage anyone with a strong position on the lootbox controversy to at least listen to the opposing viewpoint with a open mind.

Critical of lootboxes: Jim Sterling

Pay To Spray: Overwatch And Microtransactions (The Jimquisition)

Less critical and open to lootboxes: Extra Credits

The Loot Box Question - Designing Ethical Lootboxes: I - Extra Credits

I'm curious where everyone stands on this issue. As I said earlier, my position is more closely aligned with Extra Credits than Jim Sterling, but I recognize that Jim has some valid points. Some monetization systems are obviously designed to take advantage of players when they're feeling most vulnerable. So what's your take?

Been playing MMOs since I first got my hands on Ultima Online when I was 12 years old. Played so many games from Star Wars Galaxies to MapleStory to DAoC to World of Warcraft. Long time League of Legends player too! I'm also Known as "ReMo" and "Remotay"