loot boxes

EU votes for Commission to take action against loot boxes, addiction and gold farming

Six Dutch political parties say loot boxes should be banned
Motion claims "children are manipulated into making microtransactions"

Dutch FIFA $11m lootbox fine overturned
"The vast majority of packs are obtained by and used for game participation"

EA's Ebelthite says publishers need to explain games to parents
"We want people to enjoy our games responsibly. We sell fun"

Loot box legislation to be proposed in Australia
Bill says that any game with the business model should be rated R18+

UK charity GambleAware says loot boxes "structurally and psychologically akin to gambling"

Games with loot boxes could be given automatic 18 rating in Germany
This is the result of changes to the country's youth protection laws

Epic settling Fortnite loot box lawsuit with in-game currency
Firm giving away 1,000 V-Bucks and Credits in preliminary settlement

EA vet Moore says FIFA Ultimate Team isn't gambling, but understands scrutiny
Former exec says that his personal view is loot boxes are a "long way" from gambling