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

Love them or hate them, Overwatch 2 has made a bold decision as it enters its 15th season of competitive play: Loot boxes are ...

Loot boxes, also known as loot crates, are randomized items that can be purchased while gaming using either real money or in-game currency. The contents of loot boxes varies enormously, with some ...

It's a big week for Overwatch 2 fans, new and old—there's a ton of new content to sift through, including hero perks, a new third-person game mode, and the return of loot boxes, something I'm ...

Blizzard Entertainment is bringing loot boxes back to Overwatch 2, more than two years after stripping them out of the game. Loot boxes will return in season 15 of Overwatch 2, which launches Feb. 18, ...

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, ...

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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 ...

The Austrian Supreme Court has ruled out loot boxes in video games as gambling amid a plaintiff seeking to reclaim money ...

But the justices say that, in general, loot boxes cannot be taken on their own and must be considered within the context of the game they are part of ...

Fortnite has come under fire after microtransactions on Creative islands has led to the potential for children gambling.