Real-World Example: In Ohio, studies indicate that 38% of teens have spent money on loot boxes, highlighting the prevalence of this issue among young gamers.

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The thrill of unpredictability has always captivated human nature. From the spinning roulette wheels to the flashing lights of slot machines, casinos have long harnessed this allure. In recent years, ...

Loot Boxes have long been a staple of Overwatch. In Overwatch 2, they’ve made a return, this time with a different system. Whether you’re a newcomer looking to deck out your favorite hero or a veteran ...

On 18 July 2023, the UK Department for Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS) announced the latest set of guidance on the use of loot boxes in video games, coordinated by trade body UKIE and comes as the ...

The FTC fined Genshin Impact developer HoYoverse $20 million for misleading loot box practices and violating children’s privacy laws. The game allegedly deceived players about the cost and odds of ...

A report backed by consumer groups in 18 European countries labels loot boxes as "exploitative" and "predatory," citing Raid: Shadow Legends and FIFA 22 loot boxes as prominent examples of ...

Third Person Shooter Arc Raiders patch brings blueprint drop rates back down to Earth, but Embark says they're 'still higher overall than before' Third Person Shooter Your bloodlust does have ...

Earlier this week, we reported that European ratings board PEGI made an example out of Activision Blizzard and Plaion for leaving some key information out of their submissions for Diablo Immortal and ...

The Netherlands is moving to pass a bill banning in-game loot boxes due to the links between these microtransactions and gambling. Loot boxes can be purchased by players of popular games from ...

Christine has had an infatuation with video games since she was a child, starting with games such as Diablo 2 and Morrowind. Her current obsessions include Final Fantasy 14, Genshin Impact, and Dragon ...