Submitted on Thursday 16th November 2017
Rejected on Tuesday 21st November 2017
Current status: Rejected
Rejection code: duplicate (see below for details)
Declare lootboxes within video games as a form of gambling
A lootbox is an item purchased within a game, using real money, which when opened can either provide you with an in-game item, or game credits. This is clearly a form of gambling which isn't reflected within the games rating (should be 18+), nor is it declared anywhere when purchasing the game.
Electronic Arts recently received huge backlash on the lootbox system within their game Battlefront II (www.reddit.com/u/EACommunityTeam - see comments). They are a form of gambling, designed to get people to spend more money than necessary. This impacts children. You either get an in-game item (desired), or credits, which must be saved up to unlock a character. By definition, gambling is to 'take risky action in the hope of a desired result.' This petition is aimed at the Gambling Commission.
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