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EA Admits Loot Boxes Hurt Battlefront 2... But Wants Them Back
2018 Episode 32 February 1, 2018
EA just held its Q3 earnings call, where they finally dished on the fact that Battlefront 2 didn't sell as much as they hoped. And guess what -- it was all because of the loot boxes. But that won't stop them from doubling down on live services.
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