EA criticised for promoting FIFA microtransactions in UK toy shops
Smyths Toys guide advises customers to buy FIFA Points
Loot boxes
EA faces a class action lawsuit over Ultimate Team ‘loot boxes’
Case claims FIFA is in violation of California law
The House of Lords has urged the UK government to reclassify loot boxes as gambling
“Loot boxes should be regulated as a game of chance,” new report says
The UK government has called for evidence loot boxes should be classified as gambling
Mechanic could be banned from sale to children
UK campaign urges more parents to use console family controls
After research finds just 20% of carers use safety features
Loot boxes should be classed as gambling, says children’s commissioner
Non-cosmetic in-game purchases should be banned, report advises
Study finds insufficient evidence of gaming as a clinical disorder
Research suggests obsessive gamers likely to be suffering from wider issues
Modern Warfare dev says studio ‘not working on a loot box system’
Infinity Ward artist wants to address “misinformed and incorrect info”
UK launches first specialist clinic for game addiction
Service will treat patients aged 13-25 suffering from gaming disorder
UK government should regulate loot boxes as gambling, committee advises
Nine-month parliamentary inquiry concludes