I love stream but loot boxes are gambling, underaged gambling at that, and I hope NY wins the suit.

  • inclementimmigrant@lemmy.worldOPEnglish
    13·
    4時間前

    On the physical side, popular products used in this way include baseball cards, Pokemon, Magic the Gathering, and Labubu. In the game space, digital packs similar to our boxes date back to 2004 and are in widespread use.

    I think that video game loot boxes are very much different when you’re hiring psychologist to maximize fomo and extra currency to make kids spend more with 100 gems short of your next purchase.

    But if they want we can outlaw baseball cards and Pokemon too. I’m good with that.

    • usrtrv@sh.itjust.worksEnglish
      12·
      2時間前

      I mean, it’s not different. Pokemon and MtG also have departments to try to entice users with fomo. It’s what marketing is. It’s why they have limited runs, promotional crossovers, etc. Valve is just more open about the process.

    • hoshikarakitaridia@lemmy.worldEnglish
      7·
      3時間前

      I mean ethically we might just wanna regulate them, not outlaw them. Just like all the rules regarding online poker before the trumpet entered the picture.