Random player cards for the Ultimate Team in “EA FC 25,” rare “Fortnite” skins, or special “Counter-Strike” cases are just a ...

Blizzard is not quite inviting regulators to look, but it’s certainly a curious decision. Once upon a time, loot boxes where the big evil that was corrupting and festering in the video game industry.

Loot boxes, also known as loot crates, are randomized items that can be purchased while gaming using either real money or in-game currency. The contents of loot boxes varies enormously, with some ...

With the onset of digital gaming and live service titles, developers have introduced ways to monetize projects post launch. One of the most recognizable of these systems are loot boxes. While random ...

While a lot of Overwatch's 10th anniversary hype has awkwardly shifted towards Fortnite and its collab over there, Blizzard has heard complaints about its own in-game event and is looking to rectify ...

Now it’s time for the least surprising news story of the day. EA has announced that it will continue to use loot boxes in the upcoming FIFA 23, even though several European countries consider the loot ...

"Counter-Strike" raked in nearly $1 billion last year from loot boxes — cases that players can purchase containing random items of varying value — a controversial feature some regulators liken to ...

Blizzard Entertainment laid out the roadmap for Overwatch 2's coming months yesterday, confirming a massive overhaul of the hero shooter. There was a lot to dig into, from perks and the incoming ...

Loot boxes in video games and mobile games have become less of a flashpoint for controversy, but a few years ago they were a major target of ire for both gamers and regulators. The wheels of justice ...

Blizzard Entertainment is bringing loot boxes back to Overwatch 2, more than two years after stripping them out of the game. Loot boxes will return in season 15 of Overwatch 2, which launches Feb. 18, ...

Sarah has been an editor and contributor for GameRant since 2015. She kicked off her video game journey after meeting her first Chocobo, she never looked back. After years of playing them, she decided ...

Gamers who buy 'loot boxes' are up to two times more likely to gamble, shows new research. Gamers who buy 'loot boxes' are up to two times more likely to gamble, shows new research published today in ...