Loot Boxes

Tech

Ted Cruz Claims to Be World’s Most Annoying Type of Gamer, Weighs In on Loot Boxes

06.22.22

By Gita Jackson
Games

‘Nearly All’ Counter-Strike Microtransactions Are Being Used for Money Laundering

10.29.19

By Matthew Gault
Games

Not Content With Just Loot Boxes, ‘NBA 2K20’ Has Actual Casino Games

08.28.19

By Rob Zacny
Games

What Happens to a Streamer Known for Opening Loot Boxes After They’re Gone?

08.15.19

By Patrick Klepek
Games

Major Video Game Companies Commit to Disclosing Loot Box Probability

08.07.19

By Nicole Carpenter
Games

EA Says Loot Boxes Are Just ‘Surprise Mechanics’

06.20.19

By Matthew Gault
Tech

Jake Paul Is Advertising Real Life Loot Boxes and They Look Terrible

01.03.19

By Matthew Gault
Tech

15 European Gambling Regulators Agree to Investigate If Loot Boxes Harm Children

09.17.18

By Matthew Gault
Games

At E3, Electronic Arts Threw Its Developers Under the Bus Over Loot Boxes

06.19.18

By Patrick Klepek
Tech

Dutch Study Finds Some Video Game Loot Boxes Broke the Law

04.19.18

By Matthew Gault
Tech

‘Shadow of War’ Developers Admit Microtransactions ‘Undermined the Heart of Our Game’

04.03.18

By Matthew Gault
Tech

‘Star Wars Battlefront II’ Officially Ditches Paid Loot Boxes

03.16.18

By Matthew Gault

One email. One story. Every week. Sign up for the VICE newsletter.

By signing up, you agree to the Terms of Use and Privacy Policy & to receive electronic communications from VICE Media Group, which may include marketing promotions, advertisements and sponsored content.

See All

The Latest

Illustration by Reesa.

Horoscopes

Daily Horoscope: December 3, 2024

The Moon might have moved on from its conjunction with Mercury retrograde, but the drama with the latter planet isn’t over just yet.

12.03.24

By Melanie A. Davis
Screenshot: Grinding Gear Games

Gaming

Just Days From Release, ‘Path of Exile 2’ Is the Top Most Selling Game on Steam Right Now

Lonely at the top.

12.02.24

By Matt Vatankhah
Screenshot: Matt Vatankhah

Gaming

Ed, Cammy, and Others Gut Punched With Latest ‘Street Fighter 6’ Update

Ed players deflated. Cammy mains in shambles. Rashid enjoyers still enjoying.

12.02.24

By Matt Vatankhah
Screenshot: YouTube/PlayStation

Gaming

Sony Did the Ultimate PlayStation Nostalgia Trick, and I Love It

The PlayStation celebrated its 30th anniversary, and Sony decided to do the coolest thing ever that absolutely didn’t make me tear up!

12.02.24

By Dwayne Jenkins
Ebet Roberts/Redferns/Getty Images

Music

Trent Reznor Says Nine Inch Nails Was Inspired by This Cult Classic Film

Trent Reznor says that David Cronenberg’s Dead Ringers inspired his music with Nine inch Nails.

12.02.24

By Stephen Andrew Galiher