BAN Loot Boxes!? Reacting to Asmongold
69Asmongold says loot boxes shouldn't exist because they are simulated gambling and target children. Is he right or wrong? I break down what research says and how loot boxes are impacting people's lives.
00:00:00 - Intro
00:00:13 - Asmongold Statement
00:01:00 - Who I am
00:03:10 - Loot Boxes 101
00:06:14 - Simulated Gambling?
00:09:20 - Taking Advantage of Gambling Addicts?
00:10:33 - Real Life Harm
00:04:20 - Targeting Children?
00:19:42 - Gateway to Gambling?
00:24:28 - How to Stay Safe
00:26:30 - Policy Suggestions
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References:
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Zendle, Meyer, Waters & Cairns (2018). The prevalence of loot boxes in mobile and desktop games. Retrieved from: 10.31234/osf.io/mkhp2
Zendle, D., & Cairns, P. (2018). Video game loot boxes are linked to problem gambling: Results of a large-scale survey. Retrieved from: https://doi.org/10.31234/osf.io/7ntjk
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