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A Washington state senator has loot boxes in his sights
By Shaun Prescott published
News New bill wants to determine whether loot boxes are gambling.
Ghost Recon Wildlands is getting loot boxes
By Andy Chalk published
news Tomorrow's 'Extended Ops' update will add a new mode, maps, skins, and Battle Crates.
Loot boxes aren't going away, GDC survey says
By Andy Chalk published
news Developers say the industry needs to figure out how to make them work, because studios need them to survive.
Apple now requires App Store games to disclose loot box odds
By Andy Chalk published
news An update to the App Store rules states that drop rates must be disclosed prior to purchase.
UK Gambling Commission says children as young as 11 are getting into skin gambling
By Andy Chalk published
news A year-end report sounds the alarm on the "normalization" of online gambling among young people.
Star Wars Battlefront 2's premium currency might not return
By Andy Chalk published
news EA's chief financial officer recently said the publisher is considering how to bring it back, 'or not.'
US lawmaker who called out Star Wars Battlefront 2 lays out plans for anti-loot box law
By Andy Chalk published
news Chris Lee aims to prohibit the sale of games with 'gambling mechanisms' to anyone under the age of 21.
Take-Two president on loot boxes: 'We don't view [them] as gambling'
By Andy Chalk published
news Karl Slatoff said that game makers can't 'force' consumers to do anything.
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