Belgian gambling authorities investigate Overwatch and Battlefront 2 loot boxes
Nov16
European gaming authorities have started investigating gaming loot boxes to see if they are a potential danger to young people. The Dutch De Kansspelautoriteit, or Gaming Authority, issued a warning earlier this month about games with loot boxes, saying it is investigating the relationship between lootboxes and increased chances of winning. The Belgian Gaming Authority is arguing that, because loot boxes offer you hope to get something to improve your game, but not certainty, you are essentially playing a game of chance — gambling, in other words. The first targets are “Star Wars: Battlefront 2” and “Overwatch,” two games with extensive…
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