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US senator introduces bill to ban loot boxes in games played by children News May 10th, 2019

US senator introduces bill to ban loot boxes in games played by children

“Social media and video games prey on user addiction, siphoning our kids’ attention from the real world and extracting profits from fostering compulsive habits"

Germany considering new minor protections laws against loot boxes and mobile monetisation News May 10th, 2019

Germany considering new minor protections laws against loot boxes and mobile monetisation

The state of Bavaria has proposed new guideline citing the “exploitation of the inexperience and credulity of adolescents”

as Loot box design 2.0: Complying with China's new rules Comment & Opinion May 7th, 2019

Loot box design 2.0: Complying with China's new rules

The Yodo1 team discusses the latest changes and offers help on figuring out your best strategy for legal monetisation in the country

FTC to hold loot box workshop in August News Apr 8th, 2019

FTC to hold loot box workshop in August

Due to be held at the Constitution Center in Washington, DC on August 7th, 2019

Epic Games embroiled in further lawsuit over loot boxes News Mar 6th, 2019

Epic Games embroiled in further lawsuit over loot boxes

Another week, another court case

Loot boxes result in Belgium blocking three Square Enix mobile titles News Nov 8th, 2018

Loot boxes result in Belgium blocking three Square Enix mobile titles

Mobius Final Fantasy, Kingdom Hearts Union X and Dissidia Final Fantasy Opera Omnia will be pulled over the next few months

European regulators claim “blurring of lines” between gambling and gaming in joint statement News Sep 17th, 2018

European regulators claim “blurring of lines” between gambling and gaming in joint statement

"We have joined forces to call on video games companies to address the clear public concern around the risks gambling and some video games can pose to children"

French regulator concerned about loot boxes but concedes it isn't gambling News Jul 2nd, 2018

French regulator concerned about loot boxes but concedes it isn't gambling

Paris proves less hostile to the practice than its Dutch and Belgian counterparts

Nintendo’s Fils-aime: Loot boxes "have gotten a bit of a bad rap” News Jun 15th, 2018

Nintendo’s Fils-aime: Loot boxes "have gotten a bit of a bad rap”

Nintendo Of America president Reggie Fils-aime chips in on the loot-box debate

Landmark Belgium gaming authority ruling defines loot boxes as gambling News Apr 26th, 2018

Landmark Belgium gaming authority ruling defines loot boxes as gambling

Publishers could face sizeable fines if they don't remove paid loot crates

Top games ruled to be breaking Dutch gambling laws with loot boxes News Apr 20th, 2018

Top games ruled to be breaking Dutch gambling laws with loot boxes

The authoritative body investigated 10 unnamed titles after concerns were raised by players, parents and addiction care workers

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