2017 is coming to an end, with us shutting the door on another eventful year for the gaming industry. While there were plenty of great games released over the past 365 days, there were also some pretty negative news stories circling around the medium, making it a year of both highs and lows. With 2018 just around the corner, it’s time to take a look at all of the topics that got us talking this year. Here are the biggest gaming news stories of 2017: Star Wars Battlefront 2’s microtransactions Read More: The Worst Microtransactions in Video Games in 2017 Without a doubt the most controversial topic of 2017, Star Wars Battlefront 2’s pernicious microtransactions saw EA coming under fire from all corners, with the legalities of loot boxes now being questioned by US politicians as a result. Star Wars Battlefront 2’s progression system revolved around obtaining loot boxes, which could be purchased using real-world money, while popular characters were locked behind an extortionately high number of credits in order to convince players to fork over their cash. EA removed the ability to purchase in-game currency prior to Battlefront 2’s release, but this didn’t stop the criticisms from rolling in. While there…