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"We and the young people we’ve spoken to are concerned at how firmly embedded  gambling-type features are in many of these games"

"We will continue to tweak our business model where possible to offer more compelling value for the money you choose to spend with us"

Tighter legislation has been called for in a bid to cut down on addiction element

Calls on UK government to fund research into gaming disorder

"Loot box mechanics [...] should be of serious concern to the industry"

THQ Nordic states "we do not plan to implement casino-styled mechanics in our games" 

"The video game industry relies on creating relationships with our players based on fun, but just as importantly on trust"

"It's not enough to say we don't want this happening"

"It may not have had the start that many of us wanted."

EA rebrands "loot boxes" as "surprise mechanics"