This article explains what loot boxes are and why they have become controversial. It explores how loot boxes are designed to ...

GameSpot may receive revenue from affiliate and advertising partnerships for sharing this content and from purchases through links. An explanation of the loot crate situation and EA's response.

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, ...

New York Attorney General Letitia James has accused Valve of promoting illegal gambling through its video games in a lawsuit filed by her office. According to the AG's announcement, her office ...

Epic Games’ potential addition of ‘paid random items’, or loot boxes, to me and you, has caused uproar amongst Fortnite players who, by their own definition, have probably spent their whole life ...

When Star Wars Battlefront II launched with a controversial loot box system, players quickly realized that key upgrades and progression were tied to randomized purchases. As backlash spread across the ...

How do you open Overwatch 2 loot boxes? Loot boxes were an Overwatch 1 staple, so it's no surprise that fans were a little disappointed when the random reward system was removed from the sequel. Over ...

Star Wars Battlefront II's loot box system and microtransactions have garnered international attention at this point. Here's a rundown in case you haven't been keeping up. The second Battlefront adds ...