“loot” or “”, which is one of the indispensable in the video game industryloot boxes‘ is on the agenda with a remarkable development. A directive that the UK government has been working on for several years has been accepted by industry stakeholders. Made by government officials according to the manual video game developers now follow some rules regarding loot boxes. Let’s take a closer look at this important development together.

The UK government has been trying to introduce some rules regarding loot boxes for some time now. The reason for this is that these objects appear in the games gambling games was associated with. Let’s brainstorm about CS:GO. Actually, we are technically guessing when unpacking. Because we buy the box or the key of the box, and then we see the item that comes out of the box. Because we don’t know what kind of item will come out, if items in the “rare” category come out of the box we can make good money.

All of this has resulted in the UK imposing restrictions!

Studies with experts in the field in the UK show that loot boxes in games are for children and young people.potentially dangerousParents were also at risk from these in-game items because opening boxes involved a cost. In a material sense they could have made it difficult. That is why it has been decided to impose restrictions on loot boxes.

The principles, formulated in the UK and accepted by video game industry stakeholders, are as follows:

• Children under the age of 18, without parental consent, loot box won’t get.
• All players, parents and even guardians will be notified of their loot crates. For ad campaigns starting in July 1 million pounds allocated budget.
• Teams working for the video game world, ensure age safety. will cooperate. If necessary, expert advice is sought.
• There are loot boxes in games will be clearly stated.
• Clear and accurate information about the contents of the loot boxes. simple explanation To do.
• Loot boxes, in an easy to understand way be designed.
• “Video Games Research Framework” system support will be given.
• For unauthorized purchases IP protection To do.
• There will be a flexible remuneration policy. For unauthorized purchases will be refunded.
• Protection of players, spending budgets so they can arrange it notifications will be made.
• Government and developers so that the principles can be disseminated and actively applied throughout the industry they will get in touch.

The principles set out by the UK government and accepted by the video game industry stakeholders are, as you can imagine, does not connect other countries. However, this does not mean that players in Turkey are not affected by these principles. If video game developers want it, they will make changes. can apply worldwide. Together we will look at how the principles surrounding loot boxes will influence the industry.