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.