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Bungie admits hidden scaling system changes Destiny 2 XP gains, turns it off (Updated)
By Andy Chalk published
news Some number-crunching on Reddit revealed that something strange was happening behind the scenes with player progress.
UK Gambling Commission restates that loot boxes are not gambling
By Andy Chalk published
news But the commission also acknowledged that the legal definition of gambling isn't necessarily the point.
This classic Doom mod replaces weapon pickups with loot boxes
By Andy Chalk published
news The Doom Loot Box Mod brings the old-time shooter into the modern era.
Australian gambling analyst says loot boxes 'constitute gambling' by legal definition (Updated)
By Andy Chalk published
news The Victorian Commission for Gambling and Liquor Regulation analyst said the real question is what to do about it.
Belgium's Justice Minister calls for loot box ban in Europe (Updated)
By Andy Chalk published
news The country's Gaming Commission is continuing its investigation.
US legislator calls out EA's 'predatory practices' in Star Wars Battlefront 2
By Andy Chalk published
news Rep. Chris Lee called the game a 'Star Wars-themed online casino.'
Financial analyst says 'gamers aren't overcharged, they're undercharged'
By Andy Chalk published
news Evan Wingren of KeyBanc Capital Markets says Star Wars Battlefront 2 created a 'perfect storm for overreaction.'
Electronic Arts says loot boxes aren't gambling
By Andy Chalk published
news ...but the Netherlands has joined Belgium in investigating the issue.
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