Valve is standing firm against a lawsuit from New York's Attorney General, Letitia James, who argues that loot boxes in Counter-Strike 2 are a form of unregulated gambling. The company insists that players always get an item from each box, unlike traditional gambling where you can lose money. They compare it to collecting baseball cards, and point out that no court has ruled such activities illegal.
The lawsuit aims for hefty damages and could stop loot box sales in New York, which would change the way players enjoy the game. Interestingly, Valve has already made changes in other areas, letting players pick their rewards without randomness. Do you think loot boxes should be considered gambling?