Loot Boxes Moving the Goal Post? | Problems In Gaming Industry #3

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In this video, we dive deep into the truth behind loot box drop rates and how game companies might be silently shifting the odds. From the history of forced disclosures to shady tactics that dilute rare item chances, we explore what’s really going on behind the scenes. Learn why many studios still don’t fully reveal their odds and how adding cosmetics to the loot pool might actually hurt your chances of getting what you want.

Sources:
McAloon, Alissa. “South Korea Fines Nexon over Deceptive Loot Box Odds.” Polygon, 10 Apr. 2018, www.polygon.com/2018/4/10/17219006/loot-crate-south-korea-fines-nexon-one-million. Accessed 24 July 2025.

Paul, Tassi. “China Has Forced Blizzard to Reveal Exact ‘Overwatch’ and ‘Hearthstone’ Drop Rates.” Forbes, 5 May 2017, www.forbes.com/sites/insertcoin/2017/05/05/china-has-forced-blizzard-to-reveal-exact-overwatch-and-hearthstone-drop-rates. Accessed 24 July 2025.

TheGamingEconomist. Drop Rates in Games Explained. YouTube, 7 June 2023, https://www.youtube.com/shorts/7wn0ccDL4qA.

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