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This goes far beyond a "working definition" in that it encompasses literally every game that unlocks content in any way. /Some/ distinction is needed to differe
by caylus 4y ago
This goes far beyond a "working definition" in that it encompasses literally every game that unlocks content in any way. /Some/ distinction is needed to differentiate a "loot box" from every other game mechanic.
It would be like using "a metal object that can harm people" as a working definition of an assault weapon. If the definition also includes ladders, cars, and push-pins, it's far too broad to be useful in any discussion.
- eterm 4y agoFirstly, this is a white paper way before formulation of actual law. Secondly, that's kind of how UK law works, read up on the knife crime regulation: https://www.cps.gov.uk/legal-guidance/offensive-weapons-knives-bladed-and-pointed-articles https://www.cps.gov.uk/legal-guidance/offensive-weapons-kniv... It's formulated as, "Carrying an article with a blade or point or an offensive weapon in a public place". Which of course covers everything from legitimate things to non-legitimate. Which is why the law also allows for a "reasonable excuse" to be carrying such an article. By the time any regulation is made into legislation it'll iron out the difference or define things in such a way that a reasonable person can tell the difference between an actual game mechanic and a problematic "loot box".