Buying packs of trading cards like Pokémon or Magic: The Gathering may be more similar to gambling than many realize, according to a new international study. Researchers found that spending money on ...

A new study of more than 1400 adults who gamble and play online video games has found loot box buying is associated with real-world gambling, video gaming addiction, and other mental health issues.

In recent years, loot boxes have become a feature in modern video games, particularly in some of the big games like FIFA, Fortnite, and Overwatch. For some players, they’re an entertaining feature, a ...

I remember the first time I got a loot box drop in Overwatch. As someone who was relatively new to online shooters, I could feel my heart pounding. I clicked the prompt, and there was an explosion of ...