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  • Loot Boxes Could Become Illegal In US If New Bill Passes

    05/11/2019 8:11:12 AM PDT · by BenLurkin · 26 replies
    GameSpot ^ | May 10, 2019 | Kevin Knezevic |
    Hawley's bill, called The Protecting Children from Abusive Games Act, would ban loot boxes and "pay-to-win" microtransactions in titles targeted at or popular among minors, likening the business model to addiction. Hawley cites the popular mobile title Candy Crush Saga as an example, as it allows players to purchase a $150 "Luscious Bundle" to make the game easier, though it is certainly far from the only title to offer these kinds of spending options. A large number of mobile games are designed to encourage microtransactions, and many of today's most popular PC and console games, including PlayerUnknown's Battlegrounds, Rocket League,...