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

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....

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Main Authors: Ide, Soichiro, Nakanishi, Miharu, Yamasaki, Syudo, Ikeda, Kazutaka, Ando, Shuntaro, Hiraiwa-Hasegawa, Mariko, Kasai, Kiyoto, Nishida, Atsushi
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: JMIR Publications 2021-02-01
Series:JMIR Serious Games
Online Access:http://games.jmir.org/2021/1/e23886/