Loot boxes, microtransactions, and pay-to-win mechanisms have come under mainstream scrutiny over the past year. Its crazy to watch Electronic Arts dispute loot boxes being linked to gambling. I was against microtransactions when I first witnessed the industry moving more towards games as a service model back at GDC Next 2013. Its crazy how its led to gambling mechanics in games marketed to or played by children. It looks bad on the gaming industry as it stands. As consumers, we can do so much more than vote with our wallets. I've been writing blog posts and sharing videos about these unethical business practices because its important to be vocal about these things. Now these mechanics are in games tailored towards kids whom are susceptible to spend money easily without fully being aware and misguided. It leads them down a dangerous path into addictive personalities all tilted by these loot box systems.
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