Loot Boxes Archives

Ubisoft Denies ‘Assassin’s Creed Mirage’ Will Contain Loot Boxes Or “Real Gambling”

September 13, 2022

Ubisoft have denied Assassin's Creed Mirage will contain loot boxes or real gambling, as the latter was featured a content disclaimer. Source: Assassin's Creed Mirage: Cinematic World Premiere | #UbiForward...

‘Mario Kart Tour’ To Remove Loot Boxes In Late September, Replaced By Spotlight Store

Ryan Pearson

September 8, 2022

Video Games

Nintendo has announced that Mario Kart Tour will remove its loot boxes in favor of an in-game store, with limited time items for players to grab. The gang compete in a race in Mario Kart Tour, Nintendo R...

Unity CEO John Riccitiello Apologizes After Describing Game Developers Who Reject Monetization “Brilliant” But Calling Them “F—king Idiots”

Ryan Pearson

July 21, 2022

Video Games

Unity CEO John Riccitiello has apologized for calling game developers who reject monetization "brilliant," but "f—king idiots." Source: The Stanley Parable: Ultra Deluxe (2022), Galactic Cafe RELATED: Di...

Six Dutch Political Parties Submit Motion To Ban Loot Boxes From Video Games Sold In The Netherlands

Ryan Pearson

July 15, 2022

Video Games

Six Dutch political parties are taking action to completely ban the mechanic of loot boxes from video games sold within the Netherlands. Source: Diablo Immortal (2022), Blizzard Entertainment RELATED: Di...

Fans Condemn Diablo Immortal’s Aggressive Microtransactions After Discovery That Full Item Upgrades Cost Upwards Of $50,000

Ryan Pearson

June 9, 2022

Video Games

Releasing with one foot in the grave among fans thanks to its condescending reveal at Blizzcon 2018, Diablo Immortal has only continued to draw the ire of fans thanks to its extreme use of microtransactions. ...

California Rules For Apple In Class-Action Loot Box Gambling Complaint, Finds Them Legal Under State Law

Ryan Pearson

January 10, 2022

Video Games

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Apple have won a class-action complaint, absolving them of perpetrating a "predatory monetization scheme" by selling video games with loot boxes. Source: Brawl Stars, Twitter RELATED: Netherlands Rules Loo...

YouTuber Yakkocmn Argues Genshin Impact “Shouldn’t Be Marketed As A Game, It Should Be Regulated Like A Gambling Product”

Ryan Pearson

January 3, 2022

Video Games

After having endured 100 hours of the gacha game, YouTuber Yakkocmn recently condemned Genshin Impact and called for it to be regulated as gambling. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fsFA2CrApKc RELATED: Imma...

Netherlands Rules Loot Boxes Are Form of Gambling, EA Now Facing €10 Million Fine

Spencer Baculi

October 30, 2020

Video Games

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EA is now facing a €10 Million fine after their lengthy battle over the legality of loot boxes in the Netherlands has resulted in the country’s government declaring that the game mechanic is, in fact, a form of...

Loot Boxes and FIFA 19 Character Packs Do Not Constitute Gambling According to UK Gambling Commission

Spencer Baculi

July 25, 2019

Video Games

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The UK Gambling Commission has declared that the loot box mechanic found in numerous video game titles do not fall under the definition of gambling. On July 22nd, The Digital, Culture, Media and Sport Commit...

EA Vice President of Legal and Government Affairs Refers to Loot Boxes as “Surprise Mechanics”, Claims Mechanic is “Quite Ethical and Quite Fun”

Spencer Baculi

June 21, 2019

Video Games

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A legal representative for EA told the UK Parliament that loot box systems are "surprise mechanics" after being questioned regarding the ethical implication of loot boxes. On June 19, the Digital, Culture, M...

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