Eine Frage der Verantwortung: Zur Diskussion über die gesetzliche Regelung von Lootboxen in Videospielen
Tretter M, Anstötz R (2025)
Publication Language: German
Publication Type: Journal article, Original article
Publication year: 2025
Journal
Book Volume: 69
Pages Range: 116-128
Journal Issue: 2
URI: https://www.degruyter.com/document/doi/10.14315/zee-2025-690205/html
Abstract
›Loot boxes‹ and similar gambling-like mechanisms have become a staple in many videogames. Given their structural resemblance to gambling and the significant correlations betweenpurchasing loot boxes and problematic gaming and gambling behaviors, there is an ongoingpolitical debate on how to regulate these mechanisms, taking into account their associated risksand addiction prevention concerns. This paper contributes to the discussion by examining thecurrent legal framework in Germany, with a particular focus on determining who should pri-marily bear the responsibility for preventing the development of problematic behaviors amongplayers: parents or video game publishers.
›Loot boxes‹ and similar gambling-like mechanisms have become a staple in many video games. Given their structural resemblance to gambling and the significant correlations between purchasing loot boxes and problematic gaming and gambling behaviors, there is an ongoing political debate on how to regulate these mechanisms, taking into account their associated risks and addiction prevention concerns. This paper contributes to the discussion by examining the current legal framework in Germany, with a particular focus on determining who should primarily bear the responsibility for preventing the development of problematic behaviors among players: parents or video game publishers.
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APA:
Tretter, M., & Anstötz, R. (2025). Eine Frage der Verantwortung: Zur Diskussion über die gesetzliche Regelung von Lootboxen in Videospielen. Zeitschrift für evangelische Ethik, 69(2), 116-128. https://doi.org/10.14315/zee-2025-690205
MLA:
Tretter, Max, und Robin Anstötz. "Eine Frage der Verantwortung: Zur Diskussion über die gesetzliche Regelung von Lootboxen in Videospielen." Zeitschrift für evangelische Ethik 69.2 (2025): 116-128.
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