Tag: NBA 2K20

Free ‘Black Lives Matter’ T-shirts Added Into NBA 2K20

Free ‘Black Lives Matter’ T-shirts Added Into NBA 2K20

As many will know, the unfortunate tragedy surrounding George Floyd’s passing has sparked a wave of rage and protests across the US. Various companies like Niantic and The Pokemon Company International have already pledged support for the movement, and now it looks like 2K Games will be helping players to show some virtual solidarity as well.

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PEGI Tries To Explain Why It Didn’t Assign NBA 2K20 A Higher Age Rating For Its Gambling-Like Imagery

PEGI Tries To Explain Why It Didn’t Assign NBA 2K20 A Higher Age Rating For Its Gambling-Like Imagery

Earlier this week, we reported on a controversial NBA 2K20 trailer, which basically glorified gambling-like gameplay. On top of this blatant promotion of addictive behavior, many have also noted that the game is in fact rated PEGI 3 and ‘E’ under the ESRB – meaning that these ratings boards somehow gave the green-light for young children to be exposed to such gambling images. Well, the outrage has become so loud that PEGI could no longer ignore what was going on.

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The NBA 2K20 Trailer Which Glorified Gambling-Like Mechanics Has Been Taken Down, Following Widespread Backlash

The NBA 2K20 Trailer Which Glorified Gambling-Like Mechanics Has Been Taken Down, Following Widespread Backlash

Previously, we reported on the latest ‘My Team’ trailer for NBA 2K20 – which glorified gambling-like gameplay that consumes real-world money. Many fans and followers in the gaming space were quick to slam the trailer in no time, and now it looks like 2K Games have heard them loud and clear.

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