University of York Lecturer, Dr. David Zendle joins your host Ben to discuss developments, concerns and the future of Loot Boxes and Ultimate Team packs:
- What is Problem Gambling?
- Are FUT packs Loot Boxes?
- What has Zendle's research found?
- What is the link between Loot Boxes and Problem Gambling?
- Why is this link concerning?
- Are governments attempting to regulate or ban loot boxes?
- Would 'self-earned' packs be different to purchased?
- Will Preview Packs prevent the problematic behaviour and gambling link?
- If there was Loot Box regulation — would Preview Packs fall outside that?
- What impact do Loot Box Opening videos have?
- How you can help or get involved
- Much more!
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