Groups urge U.S. to probe 'loot box' on Electronic Arts video game

By Diane Bartz

Technology
Thursday, 02 Jun 2022
6:18 PM MYT

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FILE PHOTO: The Electronic Arts Inc., logo is displayed on a screen during a PlayStation 4 Pro launch event in New York City, U.S., September 7, 2016. REUTERS/Brendan McDermid

WASHINGTON (Reuters) -Consumer advocates on Thursday urged U.S. regulators to investigate video game maker Electronic Arts Inc for what they say was the misleading use of a digital "loot box" that "aggressively" urges players to spend more money while playing a popular soccer game.

The groups Fairplay, Center for Digital Democracy and 13 other organizations urged the Federal Trade Commission to probe the EA game "FIFA: Ultimate Team".

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Groups urge U.S. to probe 'loot box' on Electronic Arts video game