Loot boxes are used not just in video games, argues Valve
Valve has responded to the New York Attorney General's lawsuit, arguing that loot boxes in their games do not constitute illegal gambling and do not encourage minors to gamble. The company stated that they have been educating the NYAG about their virtual items since early 2023 and that loot boxes are also prevalent in physical collectibles like baseball cards and Pokémon packs. Valve also defended their item transfer system, stating it benefits consumers by allowing them to trade unwanted items, and expressed concerns about the invasive technologies required to verify user locations and ages.
- Entities
- Valve
- Virtual Items
- Leticia James
- CS: GO
- New York Attorney General's Office
- Video Games
- Loot Boxes
- Counter-Strike 2
- Gambling
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