The relationship between videogame micro-transactions and problem gaming and gambling: A systematic review

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Highlights：

• Micro-transactions are a popular form of monetisation for gaming companies.

• Studies consistently show links between loot box purchasing and problem gambling.

• The direction of the relationship between problem gambling and loot boxes is not known.

• Frequency of micro-transaction purchase is a key factor in problematic gambling and gaming.

摘要

•Micro-transactions are a popular form of monetisation for gaming companies.•Studies consistently show links between loot box purchasing and problem gambling.•The direction of the relationship between problem gambling and loot boxes is not known.•Frequency of micro-transaction purchase is a key factor in problematic gambling and gaming.

论文关键词：Micro-transactions,Videogames,Problematic gaming,Problem gambling,Systematic review

论文评审过程：Received 21 September 2021, Revised 26 January 2022, Accepted 29 January 2022, Available online 2 February 2022, Version of Record 5 February 2022.

论文官网地址：https://doi.org/10.1016/j.chb.2022.107219