This article explains what loot boxes are and why they have become controversial. It explores how loot boxes are designed to make us want to buy them, covering design concepts including: Loot boxes ...

The UK games industry has unveiled plans to try and restrict access to loot boxes for children. Loot boxes allow players to buy in-game extras that are assigned at random, but some are concerned about ...

Loot boxes have lost a few battles lately, but is the war against them over? Loot boxes in full price games seem to be on the decline, but can publishers afford to do without their favourite ...