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Valve sued over loot boxes as state of New York demands full restitution for players

The state of New York is suing the Valve Corporation over the appearance of loot boxes in many of its most popular franchises, including Counter-Strike and Dota 2, because the state alleges the ...
Geeky Gadgets

Why Valve’s Loot Box Lawsuit Could Change More Than Just Video Games

Valve’s recent legal battle with the New York Attorney General (NYAG) has sparked significant debate over the regulation of loot boxes in video games. The NYAG’s lawsuit alleges that Valve’s loot box ...
GosuGamers

Valve responds to New York Attorney General's lawsuit over CS2 and Dota 2 loot boxes

Valve argues that "items in the boxes are purely cosmetic, there is no disadvantage to a player not spending money.” Valve have responded to a lawsuit filed by New York Attorney General Letitia James ...
TechSpot

Valve says its loot boxes are more like trading cards than gambling

The big picture: Valve is preparing to challenge New York's effort to classify its loot box systems as illegal gambling. The complaint frames Valve's design as an online casino, pointing to slot ...