Call for age restrictions on video game loot boxes
She said: "They are often used in video games aimed at young people, allowing players to pay for random prizes like in-game ...
Genshin Impact fined $20 million by FTC for scamming children with loot boxes
Genshin Impact uses loot boxes to promote in-game purchases and the financial implications were allegedly dangerous for children and teenagers. In a complaint to the FTC, the US DoJ alleged rampant ...
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What are loot boxes?
This article explains what loot boxes are and why they have become controversial. It explores how loot boxes are designed to make us want to buy them, covering design concepts including ...
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Swedish report flags link between loot boxes and problem gambling
More minors and young people are gambling in Sweden, driven by features such as loot boxes and skin gambling, ...
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FTC cracks down on Genshin Impact gacha loot box practices
Genshin Impact developer Cognosphere (aka Hoyoverse) has agreed to a $20 million settlement with the U.S. Federal Trade Commission (FTC) over its gacha loot box monetization and is now banned from ...
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WWE 2K25’s director says he may ‘look at’ one-off payment option for loot box Persona cards
In a recent interview discussing the upcoming WWE 2K25, VGC asked if 2K could potentially resolve this in future games, by ...
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Spelinspektionen views link of loot boxes motivating youth gambling
Sweden’s gambling authority, Spelinspektionen, has released a follow-up report to its 2023 survey on the increasing ...