The ESA 'strongly disagrees' with UK Parliamentary inquiry's finding on loot boxes By Andy Chalk published 13 September 19 news A UK government inquiry determined that loot boxes should be regulated like gambling.
UK parliamentary inquiry recommends regulating loot boxes By Jody Macgregor published 12 September 19 News Says there's a "lack of honesty and transparency" among game company representatives.
Loot boxes are a matter of 'life or death' for problem gamblers, says researcher By Andy Chalk published 9 August 19 news Dr. David Zendle said there's a clear connection between loot boxes and problem gambling that must not be trivialized.
Microsoft, EA, Ubisoft and others agree to start sharing loot box odds By Andy Chalk published 7 August 19 Other publishers, including Activision, Electronic Arts, Take-Two, and Ubisoft, will also implement full odds disclosure.
UK Gambling Commission says (again) that loot boxes aren't gambling By Andy Chalk published 23 July 19 news Because loot box rewards can't be officially monetized, they're exempt from the classification.
It's time to stop calling videogames 'addictive,' UK trade group boss says By Andy Chalk published 19 July 19 news It risks reinforcing the belief that games are, in fact, addictive.
US loot box ban bill gains bipartisan support in the Senate By Ian Boudreau published 24 May 19 NEWS Two Democrats sign on to a Republican's bill.
Take-Two isn't worried about loot box laws because it doesn't make much money on them anyway By Andy Chalk published 14 May 19 news CEO Strauss Zelnick said during yesterday's earnings call that loot boxes are "not material to us."
US Senator introducing legislation banning loot boxes in games aimed at minors By Andy Chalk published 8 May 19 news Josh Hawley of Missouri says videogames are 'siphoning our kids’ attention from the real world.'
South Korea's FTC will review 'unfair' in-game purchase policies By Andy Chalk published 19 April 19 news The Fair Trade Commission has involved ten companies in the investigation, including Blizzard and Riot.
The FTC will examine loot boxes during a workshop in August By Andy Chalk published 5 April 19 news The trade agency is now taking comments and suggestions for topics.
FTC plans a 'public workshop' on loot boxes later this year By Andy Chalk published 22 February 19 news FTC chairman Joseph Simons said the effort could help with 'consumer outreach' or alerts.
Fortnite Save the World's loot boxes will let you see what's inside them before you buy By Andy Chalk published 25 January 19 news Upgrade Llamas will become X-Ray Llamas in the 7.30 update.
IGDA calls on the game development industry to tackle loot boxes together By Fraser Brown published 29 November 18 News Recent investigations should be a "wake-up call".
Australian government calls for 'comprehensive review' of loot boxes By Andy Chalk published 28 November 18 news A parliamentary committee submitted its report on loot boxes just days after the FTC committed to an investigation of its own.
The FTC agrees to investigate loot boxes By Fraser Brown published 28 November 18 News While the ESA continues to defend them.
The UK Gambling Commission has not connected loot boxes with gambling By Fraser Brown published 23 November 18 News Despite what's been reported elsewhere.
Brussels prosecutors launch investigation into EA over refusal to remove loot boxes By Christopher Livingston published 10 September 18 News EA is keeping card packs in FIFA 18 and 19, which Belgium considers in violation of its anti-gambling laws.
Microtransactions are an 'unfortunate reality of modern gaming', says 2K By Joe Donnelly published 4 September 18 News "We know nowadays that most people don’t have the patience to work their way to the top."
2K asks players to 'contact local government' about Belgian loot box ban By Joe Donnelly published 3 September 18 News "We will be continuing conversations in order to explain our view on how NBA 2K already complies with local laws."
