The Entertainment Software Rating Board (ESRB), the ratings lord for video games, has declared that it doesn't see loot boxes as gambling. In a statement sent to Kotaku, an ESRB spokesperson said:
While there's an element of chance in these mechanics, the player is always guaranteed to receive in-game content (even if the player unfortunately receives something they don't want). We think of it as a similar principle to collectible card games: Sometimes you'll open a pack and get a brand new holographic card you've had your eye on for a while. But other times you'll end up with a pack of cards you already have.
The organization's distinction is important because games with the content tag of Real Gambling automatically receive an Adults Only (AO) rating, which can cause a game to tank at retail stores.
The topic of loot boxes has resurfaced recently with titles like Middle-earth: Shadow of War, Forza Motorsport 7, Overwatch, Destiny 2, Star Wars: Battlefront II and more using them in various ways to tempt gamers with microtransactions. Thoughts ?
The ESRB has announced that it will soon put a new label on physical games that feature a variety of paid in-game purchases, including loot boxes, season passes, and DLC. In addition, the game-ratings organization has launched a new site designed to inform parents about in-game purchases.
A listing for Final Fantasy XV: Royal Edition for PS4 and Xbox One has appeared on ESRB, seemingly indicating a new version of the RPG is coming soon. The website entry offers no further info about the title such as its release date or what it includes. 
Looks like Max Payne 1 is coming to PS4 as it was rated by the ESRB for release on that console. This isn’t an official announcement but the ESRB rating is evidence enough that Max Payne will be coming soon to the PS4. What do you think ? 
