28.09.2019 00:19 Uhr, Quelle: 9to5Mac

Mario Kart Tour is unavailable in Belgium as loot boxes are prohibited there

Nintendo’s Mario Kart Tour was released for iOS and Android on Wednesday, and despite all its success, there has been some controversy over its freemium model. That has already been reflected in its availability in some regions. According to the Brussels Times, the company has opted not to launch Mario Kart Tour in Belgium, as loot boxes are prohibited there. Players must pay $4.99 a month to unlock all the content. There are also loot boxes that randomly offer more characters and karts that require a “ruby” virtual coin that can be easily purchased by some dollars. That, specifically, is not allowed in Belgium, due to Belgian Gambling Authority regulations that associate payment for unknown content in games as gambling. According to the report, Nintendo will be missing out on more than 11 million potential Belgian players with this decision. The company launched Super Mario Run in 2016 as a free-to-play model with a one-time $9.99 purchase that unlocks everything, but it seems they no long

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