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 ...

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, ...

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, ...

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 ...

Third Person Shooter Your bloodlust does have consequences in Arc Raiders, as a dev confirms, 'we do analyse behaviour and match accordingly' Battle Royale 2025 was Fortnite's most topsy-turvy year ...

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.

Loot box researcher Leon Xiao has found that rating board warning labels about randomized loot boxes are being inconsistently applied. Xiao's latest study looked at the whether the North American ESRB ...

Overwatch 2's monetisation system is a bit of a mess at the moment, and that's putting it mildly. Blizzard's hit FPS sequel has been roundly criticised by its own community for disregarding players ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...