The Biggest Gaming News For July 3, 2022

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I would normally make a joke about how bad Sundays are because they come right before Mondays, but I can’t this time around because Monday is in fact Independence Day. That’s right. Another day off. In any case, you’ve probably been out partying, so just in case you’ve gotten behind on what’s been going on in the world of gaming, I’ve this news roundup for you at the ready. Today, we found out that Bungie might be working on a mobile version of Destiny, somebody got an unreleased Magic: The Gathering card, and Nintendo could have another Donkey Kong in the works. There’s more where this came from, so read on for the rest.

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Several political parties in the Netherlands have apparently banded together to bring down loot boxes. This comes in the context of a broader push in Europe to prevent companies from selling them. "In video games, children are manipulated into purchasing microtransactions," the motion to ban loot boxes put forward by the alliance reads. "Loot boxes are a form of gambling. These transactions are addictive and can hit families with unexpected bills for these transactions with disruptive consequences." The motion goes on to describe how “consumer associations from eighteen European countries are jointly calling for regulation of these loot boxes.” The plot thickens.

Games Done Quick has become famous for managing to raise massive amounts of money for charities all around the world. This time around, the primary beneficiary was Doctors Without Borders and well over $3 million dollars were collected. The figure was reached immediately prior to an Elden Ring run and the whole audience apparently began celebrating as soon as the milestone was