Modern gaming has come a long way from the pixelated adventures we once enjoyed on consoles like the NES. Creative developers have found new ways to allow players to enjoy the experiences they offer, ...

Earlier this week, we reported that European ratings board PEGI made an example out of Activision Blizzard and Plaion for leaving some key information out of their submissions for Diablo Immortal and ...

The thrill of unpredictability has always captivated human nature. From the spinning roulette wheels to the flashing lights of slot machines, casinos have long harnessed this allure. In recent years, ...

On 18 July 2023, the UK Department for Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS) announced the latest set of guidance on the use of loot boxes in video games, coordinated by trade body UKIE and comes as the ...

Christine has had an infatuation with video games since she was a child, starting with games such as Diablo 2 and Morrowind. Her current obsessions include Final Fantasy 14, Genshin Impact, and Dragon ...

The Netherlands is moving to pass a bill banning in-game loot boxes due to the links between these microtransactions and gambling. Loot boxes can be purchased by players of popular games from ...

“It was just embarrassing. I knew it was a bad habit but it was just addictive.” You’re probably familiar with the FIFA series of video games. It might conjure up images of beating a friend or sibling ...

We have Valve to thank for the introduction of paid loot boxes in PC gaming, but the loot box trend didn't really kick off until Overwatch made box-opening fun, cool, and sometimes free in 2016. Six ...

Overwatch 2 is about to launch in free-to-play form soon, and many players are wondering if the game will have loot boxes. The first instalment, for better and worse, was hugely responsible for ...

Loot Boxes are a very popular feature in online and electronic games. They are collectors best friend and worst enemy at the same time, offering the chance to get rare items in one spin or infinite ...

A hot potato: Ask one of your gaming friends what they think about loot boxes, and you'll probably set off a 15-minute rant about how they are the downfall of games. Regulators have expressed a ...

Real-World Example: In Ohio, studies indicate that 38% of teens have spent money on loot boxes, highlighting the prevalence of this issue among young gamers.