The thrill of chance: Psychophysiological responses in loot boxes and simulated slot machines

Loot boxes (LBs) are microtransactions within video games that offer players the opportunity to acquire virtual items randomly. LBs shared structural and psychological features with gambling, especially slot machines. However, one potential shared feature that has been scarcely explored in LBs, is t...

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Main Authors: Francisco J. Sanmartín, Judith Velasco, Fátima Cuadrado, Juan A. Moriana
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Elsevier 2024-12-01
Series:Computers in Human Behavior Reports
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Online Access:http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2451958824001787
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