The International Game Developers Association (IGDA) has called for the video game industry to take action on loot boxes before more governments do.
In an IGDA blog post, Executive Director Jen MacLean writes: “Random loot drops are a well-established game mechanic and a way to vary rewards and keep players interested and engaged. But when a player makes a real-money purchase of an unknown item – a loot box – we run the risk of triggering gambling laws.
“Those regulations are not always clear, and many people have noted that loot boxes are simply digital versions of collectible card games, but we cannot ignore the fact that video games face increased scrutiny, concern, and regulation because of their immersive nature.”
Source: IGN.com International Game Developers Association Wants New Loot Box Standards