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Boy sues Nintendo over "immoral" Mario Kart lootboxes, after spending $170 via dad's credit card

Mario Kart Tour maker Nintendo is facing a lawsuit over the smartphone app's now-removed randomised reward mechanic, lodged by a boy who racked up $170 (£137) in-game using his father's credit card.

The class action suit was lodged this month by an unidentified minor - albeit via his legal guardian (thanks, Axios). The suit claims that Nintendo's gacha-style rewards system in Mario Kart Tour violated consumer protection and business profession laws.

Specifically, the boy is seeking compensation for Mario Kart Tour's Spotlight Pipes, which let you pay real-world money for in-game Ruby currency, and spend them on chances for randomised rewards.

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Nguồn: Eurogamer
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