A Seattle firm raised $1.5 million and launched a new platform for digital collectibles, bringing the “loot box” mechanic from video games into the NFT space. Loot Labs‘ new project Boxed.gg offers ...

Video games are always a big hit, and maybe a quick purchase of scratch-off lottery tickets could be handy in a pinch. However, there are warnings about gambling problems that parents need to know.

Loot box regulation intensifies globally as researchers and regulators warn of gambling-like risks, weak disclosures, and ...

Concerns have been raised by a recent study regarding loot boxes in video games, highlighting their similarity to gambling and the supposed lack of transparency surrounding them. Loot boxes are ...

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.

Blizzard is not quite inviting regulators to look, but it’s certainly a curious decision. Once upon a time, loot boxes where the big evil that was corrupting and festering in the video game industry.

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.

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, ...

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 ...

An April Fools' gag can be amusing, cringeworthy, miss the mark, or fall flat in that 'meh' way. In the case of the popular social, chat, and online community platform Discord, its little April Fools ...

The moment he picked up his first SNES controller, he knew gaming was going to be a lifelong passion. From adventures with Link to repelling the Covenant with Master Chief to even climbing ever-higher ...