“It’s the Attraction of Winning That Draws You in”—A Qualitative Investigation of Reasons and Facilitators for Videogame Loot Box Engagement in UK Gamers

Excessive engagement with (increasingly prevalent) loot boxes within games has consistently been linked with disordered gambling and/or gaming. The importance of recognising and managing potential risks associated with loot box involvement means understanding contributing factors is a pressing resea...

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Main Authors: Laura Louise Nicklin, Stuart Gordon Spicer, James Close, Jonathan Parke, Oliver Smith, Thomas Raymen, Helen Lloyd, Joanne Lloyd
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2021-05-01
Series:Journal of Clinical Medicine
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2077-0383/10/10/2103