Ka-pi96 said:
Thanks. Aside from the fact that youtube videos aren't a reputable source (any nutjob can make youtube videos so there's no real difference between one of those "end is near" weirdos shouting on street corners and a person on youtube), it takes more time to watch a video as you can't multitask while doing it, you also can't skim read it or just skip to the pertinent parts (many youtube videos have shitty timewasting opening sequences too), and personally for me I have no speakers for my PC and don't want to have to unplug my headphones from whatever they're currently in just so I can understand what a video is about when I could just read something with no extra effort.
OT: Unless it moves beyond Hawaii I can't see it really affecting lootboxes in games. Really hope it does get bigger though. It isn't going to stop games from being pay to win, but being able to pay one clearly detailed amount for the exact thing you want is still a significant improvement over throwing endless amounts of cash at it hoping to get something worthwhile. |
I try to use mainly youtube vids that have citations or what is said can be substantiated. I agree that you can't multitask with vids if you have to actually watch them but with the ones that you can by with just listening are quite useful for multitasking. I'll listen to podcasts/youtube vids when I play games (in dialog heavy parts) or when I'm on forums or while driving. 
Reading something is better when you just have your phone.
I think more bills will get passed because of the whole "kids being exposed to predatory gambling practices" bit. Politicians like to get involved in anything that nets them positive PR and it could serve as a decent distraction. Other countries are looking into this and into passing laws banning loot boxes or limiting them. I think that publishers will get the hint and just leave the loot boxes out of their games. Of course, EA will try something else or create something new to nickle and dime us.
