My Everything 23,397 Posted November 28, 2018 Share Posted November 28, 2018 The United States Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has agreed to begin investigating loot boxes, particularly focusing on how they are impacting children. Per Polygon, Junior New Hampshire Senator Maggie Hassan questioned commissioners at the FTC during a Senate Commerce, Science and Transportation subcommittee hearing about loot boxes, as well as other pressing topics. The brief exchange on the matter can be found here. "We discussed loot boxes, which allow in-game purchases with real currency for surprise winnings, and most of you agreed that this is an area that could use additional oversight by the FTC,†said Sen. Hassan during her questioning. "Loot boxes are now endemic in the video game industry and are present in everything from casual smart phone games to the newest high-budget video game releases. "Loot boxes will represent a $50 billion industry by the year 2022 according to the latest research estimates. Children may be particularly susceptible to engaging with these in-game purchases which are often considered integral components of video games." Sen. Hassan went on to note research undertaken in Great Britain, which links potential gambling habits to the use of loot boxes, showing a concern that children may develop an addiction to this sort of behavior as a result of buying loot boxes. "Given the seriousness of this issue, I think it is in fact time for the FTC to investigate these mechanisms to ensure that children are being adequately protected and to educate parents about potential addiction or other negative impacts of these games,†she said, with FTC chairman Joe Simons thereafter affirming her request, agreeing to commit to undertaking a project investigating loot boxes. This follows a report from earlier this morning, where an Australian Senate committee delivered its final report examining loot boxes in video games, recommending a “comprehensive review†of the practice. Elsewhere, countries like Belgium and the Netherlands are enforcing bans on loot boxes, while New Zealand, the UK and Ireland don’t currently consider them to fit the criteria of gambling. https://m.ign.com/articles/2018/11/28/loot-boxes-to-be-investigated-by-the-ftc Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
delirium 4,237 Posted November 28, 2018 Share Posted November 28, 2018 I guess EA is going to try and take FTC to court too like they did Belgium Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stepkdramafan226 6,734 Posted November 28, 2018 Share Posted November 28, 2018 Yessssssss!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JihyoStoleMyHeartAYAYAY 22,189 Posted November 28, 2018 Share Posted November 28, 2018 Yessssssss!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Juche Bird 2,327 Posted November 28, 2018 Share Posted November 28, 2018 It is a form of gambling. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iceprince 2,268 Posted November 28, 2018 Share Posted November 28, 2018 It's parents resbonsibility Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pyreflyes 7 Posted November 29, 2018 Share Posted November 29, 2018 To be fair, they’re definitely NOT needed in Call of Duty at all, since they first appeared in Advanced Warfare. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
T R O L L A R C H 20 Posted December 2, 2018 Share Posted December 2, 2018 I'm so glad this is happening. I hope loot boxes and all pay-to-win micro-transactions are banned even if you are not gambling to get a certain in game item. I'm so sick of this trash. Activision (COD) and EA (Battlefield, Battlefront, sports games) need to learn their lesson. As do all other game developers who incorporate this type of system into their video games. One thing for sure is that this will make Ali-A cry Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
T R O L L A R C H 20 Posted December 2, 2018 Share Posted December 2, 2018 To be fair, they’re definitely NOT needed in Call of Duty at all, since they first appeared in Advanced Warfare. I really wish they at least got rid of the pay-to-win system in their games. The only COD I know that has micro=transactions/supply drops but doesn't make you have to purchase supply drops to get weapons is Infinite Warfare. Infinite Warfare gave you an option to unlock in game dlc weapons for free through challenges. That is one of the few reasons why I find IW's multiplayer the best non boots on the ground shooter compared to AW and BO3. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pyreflyes 7 Posted December 2, 2018 Share Posted December 2, 2018 I really wish they at least got rid of the pay-to-win system in their games. The only COD I know that has micro=transactions/supply drops but doesn't make you have to purchase supply drops to get weapons is Infinite Warfare. Infinite Warfare gave you an option to unlock in game dlc weapons for free through challenges. That is one of the few reasons why I find IW's multiplayer the best non boots on the ground shooter compared to AW and BO3. Yet almost everybody criticized IW for being space themed. Heck, look at all the dislikes on the reveal trailer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
T R O L L A R C H 20 Posted December 3, 2018 Share Posted December 3, 2018 Yet almost everybody criticized IW for being space themed. Heck, look at all the dislikes on the reveal trailer. I honestly don't care about what the dislikes on it's reveal trailer. That game is quite underrated. The space theme wasn't half bad when you play the campaign. The zombies was neat and simple. The multiplayer didn't have as much lag as treyarch games, wasn't as frustrating, gave you an option to unlock every dlc weapon, despite the space theme and laser guns. IW had one of the best campaigns of all CODs in my opinion. For me, IW is the best COD since BO2. IW is the best COD released on PS4/XBOX ONE. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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