Buying packs of trading cards like Pokémon or Magic: The Gathering may be more similar to gambling than many realize, according to a new international study. Researchers found that spending money on ...

What are loot boxes? They are virtual items in video games that players can purchase with real money or in-game currency. In return, they receive random rewards such as cosmetic items, gameplay ...

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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, ...

A controversial $100 loot box vending machine has been quietly removed from the Pentagon after a month of operation.

he first tool designed to understand why young video gamers purchase loot boxes – digital items in games that offer random rewards after purchase – could potentially help identify early signs of ...

EA's shooter might have had a troubled launch, but thanks in part to Andor, the FPS is popular again Unlike the last time around, Switch 2 buyers have access to a massive back catalog Marred by loot ...

Austria’s Supreme Court has ruled that loot boxes found in EA Sports’ soccer games do not constitute unlicensed gambling.

Austria’s Supreme Court has ruled that loot boxes in the FIFA video game series do not constitute gambling under national law ...