#17: Virtual Loot Boxes
If you’re an avid video game player, you know all about loot boxes. For those who might not be into video games, loot boxes are virtual gift packs that people can buy with real-life money. The stuff you get in a loot box can be used in gameplay. It seems pretty wild to spend hard-earned, real-life money on virtual goods, especially if you’re not a gamer.
Gamers are aware of how ridiculous some of these loot boxes are. Most of these prizes are chance-based. People spend a lot of money in hopes of getting some sweet perks. That doesn’t always happen. Loot boxes are pretty unregulated, but more and more people are speaking up about their ridiculous prices. Maybe the loot box will become a thing of the past very soon.