'Overwatch 2' won't have loot boxesYou can also expect free updates every nine weeks.By J. Fingas, 06.16.2022
Blizzard won't release 'Diablo Immortal' in countries with loot box lawsThe company would rather cut off access than change the game's business model.By J. Fingas, 05.31.2022
EA’s Ultimate Team raked in $3k per minute last yearA 'substantial portion' of that came from FIFA Ultimate Team.By K. Holt, 05.27.2021
'Pokémon Go' trial gives players a peek at what might be inside their eggsThe test also shows the rarity level of the Pokémon.By S. Shah, 03.12.2021
Germany may restrict games with loot boxes to adultsA potential law would consider the boxes as gambling.By J. Fingas, 03.09.2021
Epic Games is sending players V-Bucks to settle 'Fortnite' loot box class action lawsuitEveryone who previously purchased a loot box will get the in-game money.By M. Moon, 02.23.2021
Why FIFA Ultimate Team is often hated and very successfulThe centerpiece of 'FIFA 21' is under attack from players, pros and lawyers. And it's more popular than ever.By C. Ip, 11.17.2020
EA removed a FIFA microtransaction ad that was aimed at kidsIt promoted FIFA Points, which are used to unlock FUT packs, in a toy magazine.By K. Holt, 09.30.2020
Apple faces lawsuit over loot boxes in App Store gamesThe potential class action says Apple is enabling gambling.By J. Fingas, 06.13.2020
Loot box warning added to game rating labels in the US and EuropeESRB and PEGI will state if a game offers paid random items.By J. Fingas, 04.13.2020
'Fortnite' will soon offer an Annual Pass with exclusive itemsA leak revealed Epic's plans for 2020.By R. England, 12.12.2019
'Rocket League' update removes loot boxes from the gameLet's hope other games follow suit.By G. Torbet, 12.05.2019
'Rocket League' will allow players to trade its not-quite-loot boxesYou'll also be able to trade the game's new Credits premium currency in some circumstances.By I. Bonifacic, 11.05.2019
Fraud forces Valve to kill ‘CS:GO’ loot box key tradingValve didn't offer more information than that, but says the whole market was taken over by fraudsters.By D. Cooper, 10.30.2019
'Call of Duty: Modern Warfare' swaps loot boxes for a battle passAll future maps will be free, too.By R. England, 10.18.2019
'Rocket League' will replace randomized loot crates with 'blueprints'You'll be able to see upfront what items you're buying.By K. Holt, 10.01.2019
UK officials call for loot boxes to be regulated like gamblingThat would block the sale of those games to minors.By G. Torbet, 09.12.2019
'Rocket League' is ditching randomized loot cratesAs in the Save the World mode in 'Fortnite', you'll see in advance what you're buying.By K. Holt, 08.07.2019
Sony, Microsoft and Nintendo agree to disclose loot box oddsPublishers will have to reveal drop rates in future games on major consoles.By K. Holt, 08.07.2019
EA tells UK Parliament loot boxes are 'quite ethical'The company insists they are just "surprise mechanics" like Kinder Eggs.By A. Dellinger, 06.20.2019