Google is also moving to stamp out depictions of nudity in Google Play Android apps, including a ban on 'content that is lewd or profane.' When he's not battling bugs and robots in Helldivers 2, ...

U.S. Sen. Josh Hawley, R-Mo., is targeting the tech industry through a proposed ban on so-called “pay-to-win” and “loot box" apps, such as Candy Crush, aimed at children and offering an assortment of ...

In a recent update to its Google Play developer policies, Google addressed loot boxes, sex/nudity, and hate speech in its supported applications. The specific changes outlined in an expanded ...

Apple on Friday was hit with a proposed class action lawsuit targeting loot boxes in games and apps, a mechanism typically characterized by in-app purchases that present buyers with randomized digital ...

Google rolled out a new Play Store policy requiring game makers to show players what the chances are of getting any items that might be contained in a paid random-chance scenario. Spotted by the ...

A new study claims "loot boxes" and "pay to win" systems in video games can cause gambling addictions in young people. These loot boxes are digital items that can be paid for with real money or earned ...

As part of a number of changes to its Play Store policies, Google now requires developers to disclose the odds of getting loot box items before players purchase the boxes. The move follows growing ...

Click to share on X (Opens in new window) X Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Facebook The Entertainment Software Rating Board (ESRB) has officially announced that it will now begin ...

Google Play has implemented a new rule that requires developers to disclose any information regarding the odds of loot box purchases. This affects any apps that offer “mechanisms to receive randomised ...

Nintendo isn’t immune from the backlash against loot boxes, and now a recently filed lawsuit claims the video game company used “dark patterns” to trick younger players into spending money on Mario ...

Adi Robertson is a senior tech and policy editor focused on VR, online platforms, and free expression. Adi has covered video games, biohacking, and more for The Verge since 2011. Google now requires ...