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On this episode of Transition, gamers Rishi Alwani and Mikhail Madnani join host Pranay Parab to talk about Star Wars Battlefront 2 loot boxes, Ashes Cricket, Destiny 2, IGX 2017, Demon’s Souls, and Deus Ex Mankind Divided. Star Wars Battlefront 2 and loot box legislation (1:11) Are loot boxes a form of gambling? The regulations in China European legislation attempts CS: GO lottery How loot boxes differ from gambling Gacha games in Japan Why Star Wars Battlefront 2 is in the spotlight Has EA brought the wrath of regulation on gaming Is regulation justified? What are the cons? Overwatch vs Battlefront 2 loot boxes Bungie lying about Destiny 2 progression? (8:39) The level scaling mechanics Players discover XP system was rigged Bungie’s statement Destiny 2 now twice as long Farewell Demon’s Souls online (11:48) A history of Demon’s Souls Is it the best game in the Souls series? Why the online component of the game is popular The future of PS3 and Xbox 360 games How many people are playing these games online Square Enix says Deus Ex is important (14:47) Why Deus Ex is a big name in gaming Deus Ex Mankind Divided controversies Square Enix Ruined Deus Ex: Mankind Divided: Report Why you should be sad about the state of Deus Ex Ashes Cricket PC piracy (19:28) Why Big Ant Studios delayed the PC release Gadgets 360’s Ashes Cricket review Ashes Cricket India pricing drama Expected PC release date Why developers delay PC releases Steam Direct Discoverability on Steam Low-quality games Transition episode on Steam Direct Steam Direct entry fee IGX (28:51) Far Cry 5’s Montana Could Be Ubisoft’s Most Varied Setting Yet Raji: An Ancient Epic Expected release date UI of the game Controls, animation, and combat Resident Evil on Nintendo Switch Games we’ve been playing this week (43:00) Cat Quest VA-11 Hall-A: Cyberpunk Bartender Action Zombie Bloxx The BioShock feature phone game podcast Hearthstone Hitman Overwatch Music: Popular Potpourri and Path Complete from PPPPPP by Magnus “Souleye” Pålsson.