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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.