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Show Notes Topics The McLaren Formula 1 team just hired the World’s Fastest Gamer. (http://bit.ly/2zt9Kxx) After fan outcry, EA kicks real-money purchases out of Battlefront II. (http://bit.ly/2zsoQmB) (Update) The Belgium Gaming Commission has declared loot boxes as gambling. (http://bit.ly/2zt9SNx) Did Disney push for EA’s Battlefront microtransaction decision? (http://bit.ly/2zuGfeo) EA expects 'no material impact' on financial earnings after turning off Star Wars Battlefront II's microtransactions. (http://bit.ly/2zulC2c) EA buys out a game studio after shutting another one down 3 weeks ago. (http://bit.ly/2zswZYn) There could be a Super Mario movie from the Despicable Me and Minions studio. (http://bit.ly/2ztwlKe) Dan Gilbert, owner of the Cleveland Cavs, invests in eSports team 100 Thieves. (http://bit.ly/2zuc6MA)