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As enticing as EA’s name might sound for acquisition, there's widespread apprehension about what this means for gamers and the industry. EA has a notorious reputation for aggressive monetization practices, such as loot boxes, microtransactions, and push-led rushed releases that prioritize revenue over quality.
Many fans fear that if EA acquires Warner Bros. Games, beloved franchises like Batman or Mortal Kombat could fall into the trap of microtransaction-laden, over-monetized titles. Past EA missteps—such as the controversial launch of Star Wars Battlefront II, which was plagued by loot box controversies—fuel these anxieties.