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University of Plymouth: Why Do Young People Buy Loot Boxes in Video Games?
September 07, 2025
PLYMOUTH, England, Sept. 7 (TNSjou) -- The University of Plymouth issued the following news:

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Why do young people buy loot boxes in video games?

Researchers from the university say a new tool could help them identify the early signs of gaming-related harms

By Alan Williams, Media and Communications Manager

The first tool designed to understand why young video gamers purchase loot boxes - digital items in games that offer rando . . .

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