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Australian Government Files Bill To Limit Loot Boxes
Under the bill, games with loot boxes will be R18+.
Team Fortress 2's 'Mann-Conomy Update' Changed Microtransactions Forever
Before Fortnite, before EA's Ultimate Team, there was the Mann-Conomy Update...
EA is Once Again At The Forefront of Loot Box Litigation
EA’s allegedly predatory loot boxes and microtransactions have landed them yet another class-action lawsuit in the United States.
FIFA Packs Confirmed As Form of Gambling in Netherlands
FIFA 21 packs are confirmed to be a form of gambling by the Netherlands. EA faces up to 5 million euros in fines if they continue to violate the country's laws.
UK Could Become Next Country To Regulate Loot Boxes
The UK could follow European counterparts Belgium and Netherlands in regulating loot boxes and microtransactions.
NHS Calls for Gaming Industry to Ban Loot Boxes to Combat Gambling
NHS mental health director, Claire Murdoch has called on the games industry to ban loot boxes to combat gambling addiction.
UK's Children's Commissioner Report Calls for Regulation on Loot Boxes
The UK's children's commissioner is looking to get loot boxes and microtransactions in video games regulated.
Gears 5 Multiplayer Design Director Calls its Microtransactions "Player-Friendly"
Gears 5 will feature cosmetic microtransactions that its developers think are "very player-centric, player-friendly."
Bill Banning Loot Boxes and Microtransactions Introduced by Missouri Senator
After gamers were essentially threatened with legalization by a Hawaii Senator two years ago, one Missouri Senator is trying to get loot boxes banned.
FTC to Hold Public Loot Box Workshop in August 2019
The Federal Trade Commission will hold a workshop on the issues surrounding loot boxes on August 7, 2019.
OpenCritic Implements New Feature to Flag Games that Contain Loot Boxes
Games that contain the much-loathed loot box system will now be flagged on OpenCritic's website.
FTC Chairman Says the Agency Plans to Look Into Loot Boxes
Loot boxes will supposedly soon be investigated by the FTC in the pursuit of protecting children.
Blizzard Disables Loot Boxes in Belgium for Overwatch and Heroes of the Storm
Blizzard has decided to remove paid loot boxes from Overwatch and Heroes of the Storm in Belgium in compliance with their gambling ruling.
Rocket League's Halloween Event Offers Solution to Loot Crate Woes
In the wake of a Loot Box crisis, Rocket League and Psyonix is offering a new business model to earn premium cosmetic items.