EA Says Loot Boxes Are Just 'Surprise Mechanics'
'Fortnite' developer Epic Games told the House of Commons that it does not operate a 'sweatshop where managers are standing behind people with weapons forcing people to work.'
'Star Wars Battlefront II' Officially Ditches Paid Loot Boxes
Soon 'Star Wars Battlefront II' loot boxes will only contain cosmetics and you can’t pay for them with cash.
Gamers Can't Stop Buying the Loot Boxes They Hate
Loot boxes in 'Shadow of War,' 'Battlefront II,' and 'Forza 7' are making players angry, and game publishers rich.
Loot Boxes Suck, But What Takes Their Place?
Games aren’t getting any cheaper to make, but companies have created an air of mistrust.
Dutch Study Finds Some Video Game Loot Boxes Broke the Law
The Netherlands Gaming Authority picked ten games and found four of them in violation of the Dutch Gaming Act.
Not Content With Just Loot Boxes, 'NBA 2K20' Has Actual Casino Games
Gambling regulators: Don’t watch this! Gamers: Hello
Jake Paul Is Advertising Real Life Loot Boxes and They Look Terrible
Jake Paul and RiceGum are shilling for 'Mystery Brand,' the next frontier in mindless consumption.
We Discuss Gaming's Most Controversial Trend in 2017: Loot Boxes
'Battlefront II' may have been the most explosive moment, but it was hardly the only instance of loot boxes this year.
We Discuss Loot Boxes, Dirty Airport Floors on Waypoint Radio
The conversation around the industry's latest revenue stream isn't going away anytime soon.
This State Legislator Wants to Ban Kids From Buying Video Game Loot Boxes
“Were it solely up to me, encouraging gambling through online gaming in this manner—which lacks transparency and accountability—would come to an end.”
What Happens to a Streamer Known for Opening Loot Boxes After They're Gone?
YouTube creator Jon Sandman is famous for opening loot boxes in 'Rocket League,' a game that's about to ditch them.
The Organizations That Could Do Something About Loot Boxes Don't Care
Pressure has resulted in formal responses from a bunch of organizations, but so far, no action.