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New York sues Valve for 'letting children and adults illegally gamble' with loot boxes (www.pcgamer.com)

submitted 6 months ago* (last edited 5 months ago) by Agent_Karyo@piefed.world to c/pcgaming@lemmy.ca

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The lawsuit aims to "stop Valve from promoting gambling features in its games, disgorge all ill-gotten gains, and pay fines for violating New York\u2019s laws."

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[–] Kolanaki@pawb.social 1 point 6 months ago* (1 child)

A slot machine literally just takes your money and you are left with nothing but having pushed a button for the pretty lights and fun noises.

What do you think video game cosmetics are if not pretty lights and fun noises?

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[–] BananaIsABerry@lemmy.zip 3 points 6 months ago

I mean, fair, but it's a digital item that you get to keep.

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