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\nPolitical parties in the Netherlands have broadly backed a new attempt to block the sale of video game loot boxes in the country.\n<\/p>\n

\nSix parties say they will support the motion<\/a>, which would bring Dutch law largely in line with Belgium – where loot boxes were outlawed back in 2018 (thanks, Neowin<\/a>).\n<\/p>\n

\nThe motion describes loot boxes as “a form of gambling” and states “children in video games are manipulated to purchase” such items via in-game microtransactions.\n<\/p>\n

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Political parties in the Netherlands have broadly backed a new attempt to block the sale of video game loot boxes in the country. Six parties say they will support the motion, which would bring Dutch law largely in line with Belgium – where loot boxes were outlawed back in 2018 (thanks, Neowin). The motion describes loot boxes as “a form of gambling” and states “children in video games are manipulated to purchase” such items via in-game microtransactions. 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