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Loot boxes to be restricted by UK games industry trade association

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UK games industry trade association UKIE has revealed 11 new recommendations aimed at restricting the sale of loot boxes to vulnerable individuals. 

It's hardly news that loot boxes are a controversial topic, however, the 11 industry principles surrounding the see of them in video games published by UKIE have, today, come recommended by the Technical Working Group - an investigatory body created by the UK Department for Culture, Media and Sport. From the get-go, these measures will restrict the use of loot boxes for any game developers working with UKIE. 

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