From FIFA to Star Wars, the mass adoption of loot boxes is one of the most controversial things to happen to mainstream gaming in the last 15 years. But despite consistent concerns about their mechanical similarity to gambling and their potential to harm vulnerable players, they continue to be a means of monetization for hundreds of games.
From FIFA to Star Wars, the mass adoption of loot boxes is one of the most controversial things to happen to mainstream gaming in the last 15 years. But despite consistent concerns about their mechanical similarity to gambling and their potential to harm vulnerable players, they continue to be a means of monetization for hundreds of games.
Are loot boxes gambling and can they be just as harmful as gambling? We spoke to Professor Pete Etchells, author of Lost in a Good Game, and Dr. Alexander Kriss, author of The Gaming Mind. , tried to understand the impact loot boxes have on gamers.
Lost in a Good Game by Pete Etchells: https://iconbooks.com/ib-title/lost-in-a-good-game/
Gaming Mind by Alexander Chris: https://www.amazon.com/Gaming-Mind-Psychology-Videogames-Power/dp/1615196811?tag=gs-buybutton-20
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