Studies analyzing the behavior of gamers who buy loot boxes conclude that there is “robust evidence” that the microtransactions are “structurally and psychologically akin to gambling.” In a complication of 13 reports all but one of them found this link, which also suggests that a third of those spending the most on loot boxes are classed as […]
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Loot Crate Offering Exclusive Elder Scrolls And Fallout Gear In March’s Death-Themed Gaming Crate
Loot Crate has revealed “Death” as the theme for March’s Gaming Crate – and it’s much more appealing than it sounds. Inside each crate, you’ll find officially licensed merch from The Elder Scrolls, Destiny, and Fallout, along with some unannounced mystery items. The year is off to a strong start for Loot Crate subscribers, which […]
Tabletop Loot Launches Astral Anomalies TTRPG Dice Kickstarter
Tabletop gaming supply company Tabletop Loot just launched a Kickstarter adventure for its Astral Anomalies – Sharp Edged Handmade RPG Dice, and no surprise, was fully funded within three hours. As of this writing, the project has about $20,000 pledged towards its $18,500 goal with a full 29 days left remaining. The Astral Anomalies Kickstarter […]
EA Advertises Loot Boxes In Childrens’ Toy Catalogue
EA is under fire for advertising FIFA loot boxes in a toy magazine for children. The advertisement, which appears in the catalogue for Smyths Toys, lists a four-step guide to opening up packs in FIFA: Ultimate Team. Step 1 – Start playing Ultimate Team Step 2 – Use FIFA Points to open packs Step 3 […]
Bungie promises more loot from playing, less from microtransactions, in Destiny 2
Destiny 2 is in a rough spot, and Bungie has spent the past few weeks updating players on pain points like Trials of Osiris and the game’s new seasonal model. In this week’s blog, Destiny 2 game director Luke Smith announced some much needed changes to one of the game’s most frustrating aspects: microtransactions. Destiny […]