{"id":12432,"date":"2020-12-15T15:48:13","date_gmt":"2020-12-15T20:48:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/armchairarcade.com\/perspectives\/?p=12432"},"modified":"2020-12-15T15:48:13","modified_gmt":"2020-12-15T20:48:13","slug":"best-video-games-that-feature-gambling","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/armchairarcade.com\/perspectives\/2020\/12\/15\/best-video-games-that-feature-gambling\/","title":{"rendered":"Best Video Games That Feature Gambling"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

With how widespread online casinos and gambling are, the link between video games and gambling hasn\u2019t ever been closer, especially now that many popular video games include loot box elements that are virtually slot machines where people gamble for upgrades and additional content, such as in FIFA, Star Wars Battlefront II, and pretty much every other EA game released in the last few years.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

With this growing and potentially troubling connection, now seems like a good time than ever to look at some of the best games that feature gambling in their gameplay. This list isn\u2019t going to be considering those games that include loot boxes or gambling elements that involve real-life currency to partake in, as instead, we want to focus on the more innocent side of gambling in gaming, where nothing legitimately financial is at stake. Here are the top video games that feature gambling.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Red Dead Redemption 2<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Red Dead Redemption 2 is most likely going to have a legacy as one of the best games in this current console generation, due to its excellent story, brilliant graphics and emphasis on exploration. The game is virtually perfect in a lot of people\u2019s eyes, with many people citing the realism that tips it over the edge into a such a memorable game.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

One aspect of the game that aids in the realism is how, as a cowboy, you can partake in numerous and varied different gambling side games, such as exciting dice games and of course traditional Texas Hold \u2019em Poker. Partaking in these side games isn\u2019t a requirement to complete the game, but they provide a fun distraction where you can also boost your in-game currency. You\u2019re also able to cheat in an attempt to boost your progress, but we warned that doing so could cause a deadly gunfight. If this isn\u2019t enough, you can also partake in Blackjack online<\/a> if the game has got you interested.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Witcher 3<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The Witcher 3 is going to be one of those fantasy games that remains in gamers consciousness for year and years and years, and even though it\u2019s already half a decade old, it\u2019s seemed to have grown in popularity thanks to a TV show<\/a> and remaster.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In the game, when you are bored exploring the grime world, slaying beasts and monsters, you can also try your hand at the game Gwent<\/a>, the worlds fictional card game. The game has you controlling opposing armies, as you battle to outdo your opponent and claim victory, playing different cards of different classes and abilities. It\u2019s a simple game to learn initially, but one that\u2019s tough to master, and there are countless NPCs to battle and loads of cards to collect.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This high-stake card game was so good and such a popular addition of the main game, that its own side game came out a few years later, and still has a large player base even to this day.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Fallout: New Vegas<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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