Ftc To Begin Investigation Into Video Game Loot Boxes
In the United States, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) is now set to investigate loot boxes, with FTC Chairman Joseph Simons confirming as much today after a request by Senator Maggie Hassan (D-NH). The senator became a passionate campaigner on the issue last year and has continued to press the issue. During a Senate subcommittee hearing, the Senator said, “Loot boxes are now endemic in the video game industry and are present in everything from casual smart phone games to the newest, high budget releases....