House of Commons · Written Ministerial Statement
DCMS Update
18 July 2022 · Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport
Proposed by Nadine Dorries Con Mid Bedfordshire
Summarised by AI from the official record, so it can contain mistakes.
At a glance
Key points
- The Government responded to a call for evidence on loot boxes in video games.
- Proposed actions include parental controls, transparent information for players, and industry-led solutions.
- A technical working group will be convened and a Video Games Research Framework launched.
Issue summary
The Government's response to a call for evidence on loot boxes in video games addresses potential harms and proposes improved protections.
Action requested
The Government wants to see improved protections for children and adults regarding loot boxes, including parental controls for child access, transparent information for players, and enhanced industry-led solutions. A technical working group will be convened and a Video Games Research Framework launched with academic partners.
Key facts
- The call for evidence received over 32,000 player survey responses and 50 submissions from organisations and individuals.
- An independent Rapid Evidence Assessment of academic literature on loot boxes was conducted by InGAME in 2021.
- Purchases of loot boxes should be unavailable to children and young people unless enabled by a parent or guardian.