Psychology of Video Games Podcast Podcast 47: Loot Boxes and Gambling
May 8, 2019
Chris Lee, a politician, and David Zendle, a researcher, discuss loot boxes and gambling in the gaming industry. They explore concerns about loot boxes targeting children and resembling gambling, the importance of immersion and social interactions, the correlation between loot box spending and problem gambling, and the need for further research and regulation.
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Introduction
00:00 • 4min
Concerns about Loot Boxes in Video Games
03:43 • 13min
Attitudes Towards Loot Boxes and the Importance of Immersion and Social Interactions
16:21 • 3min
Loot Boxes and Problem Gambling
19:17 • 13min
Alternative Explanations for Findings and Challenges of Lab Research
32:45 • 3min
The Correlation Between Loot Box Spending and Problem Gambling
35:34 • 22min
Personal Experiences with Loot Boxes
57:52 • 7min
Wrapping Up the Episode with Special Guests and Ads
01:05:08 • 2min