As the father of an avid video game player, I’ve long been fascinated by the economics of the virtual world he inhabits. Perhaps the biggest development in recent years has been the trend of companies ...

A letter Thursday from several advocacy groups called for the Federal Trade Commission to investigate FIFA video game maker Electronic Arts over its loot box feature in games, a controversial practice ...

Researcher Leon Y. Xiao delivers his annual rundown on lootbox legislation around the world, and how developers and ...

Gamers who buy 'loot boxes' are up to two times more likely to gamble, shows new research. Gamers who buy 'loot boxes' are up to two times more likely to gamble, shows new research published today in ...

This controversial feature is now a staple of video games, but many believe this controversial “feature” of modern Triple-A games should be banned” Loot boxes or prize crates have been around for over ...