Valve defended its loot box system in response to a New York Attorney General lawsuit alleging illegal gambling, comparing randomized in-game purchases to blind-bagged toys and trading card packs. The company rejected proposals requiring location verification and emphasized its refusal to restrict players' ability to trade items on its Steam Marketplace, which it controls and profits from through commissions.
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Valve defended its loot box system in response to a New York Attorney General lawsuit alleging illegal gambling, comparing randomized in-game purchases to blind-bagged toys and trading card packs. The company rejected proposals requiring location verification and emphasized its refusal to restrict players' ability to trade items on its Steam Marketplace, which it controls and profits from through commissions.