Loot boxes are a well-known mechanic in the video game space wherein players can gain access to a host of in-game perks which often can't be accessed by any other means. Traditional loot boxes ...

The FTC fined Genshin Impact developer HoYoverse $20 million for misleading loot box practices and violating children’s privacy laws. The game allegedly deceived players about the cost and odds of ...

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 ...

A new study of more than 1400 adults who gamble and play online video games has found loot box buying is associated with real-world gambling, video gaming addiction, and other mental health issues.

This opinion piece was published in the new PocketGamer.biz newsletter. Sign up for more articles like this straight to your inbox right here. Last week, the BBC ran with the headline “Top-selling ...

The UK's Advertising Standards Authority has upheld two claims against Hutch Games for violating loot box disclosure rules. The regulator found that ads for F1 Clash: Car Racing Manager on the App ...

A new study of more than 1400 adults who gamble and play online video games has found loot box buying is associated with real-world gambling, video gaming addiction, and other mental health issues.