Adolescent Problem Gaming and Loot Box Purchasing in Video Games: Cross-sectional Observational Study Using Population-Based Cohort Data

• Main Authors: Ide, Soichiro (Author), Nakanishi, Miharu (Author), Yamasaki, Syudo (Author), Ikeda, Kazutaka (Author), Ando, Shuntaro (Author), Hiraiwa-Hasegawa, Mariko (Author), Kasai, Kiyoto (Author), Nishida, Atsushi (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: JMIR Publications, 2021-02-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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BackgroundVideo game loot boxes, which can typically be purchased by players or are given as reward, contain random virtual items, or loot, ranging from simple customization options for a player's avatar or character, to game-changing equipment such as weapons and armor. Loot boxes have drawn c...