Loot Box Addiction: Dangers of Loot Boxes

Research shows there are dangers of loot boxes. Some individuals may develop loot box addiction. Read our article on gaming and gambling.

The Psychology of Loot Boxes - INTENTA

The Dangers of Video Game Loot Boxes, by The Roarbots

I spent $20,000 of my parents' money on mystery boxes': When lines between gaming and gambling are blurred - CNA

Analyzing Perceptions of Video Game Loot Boxes

EA's Latest Loot Box Shenanigans Are Absurd, And This Whole Thing Is A Circus

Secondary analysis of loot box data: Are high-spending “whales” wealthy gamers or problem gamblers? - ScienceDirect

Video Game Loot Boxes: Anatomy of a Moral Panic - Reason Foundation

The Psychology of Loot Boxes - INTENTA

New microtransaction legislation could threaten esports industry

Simple Fun or Gambling? The Regulatory Debate around Loot Boxes in Video Games - NYU Journal of Intellectual Property & Entertainment Law