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The exclusion of the slot machines in European releases of {{game|Platinum}} was met with wide criticism by fans. While no official word from Nintendo was given on the subject, it has later been speculated that the removal of the pseudo-gambling minigame was because of the negative stigma attached to gambling.<ref name="Officialnintendomagazine"/> Instead of slot machines, European Platinum players instead were given [[game machine]]s, which were largely uninteractive. This met with negative feedback. | The exclusion of the slot machines in European releases of {{game|Platinum}} was met with wide criticism by fans. While no official word from Nintendo was given on the subject, it has later been speculated that the removal of the pseudo-gambling minigame was because of the negative stigma attached to gambling.<ref name="Officialnintendomagazine"/>. Another reason could be that the change is because of the implementation of more aggressive and stricter legislation in the {{wp|European Union}} towards gambling. Instead of slot machines, European Platinum players instead were given [[game machine]]s, which were largely uninteractive. This met with negative feedback. | ||
The Voltorb Flip game is likely included to provide a fun alternative to the game machines. The initial reviews of the game have been positive, with Official Nintendo Magazine stating the game is "awesome".<ref name="Officialnintendomagazine"/> | The Voltorb Flip game is likely included to provide a fun alternative to the game machines. The initial reviews of the game have been positive, with Official Nintendo Magazine stating the game is "awesome".<ref name="Officialnintendomagazine"/> | ||