* A recent government report from the UK ruled that loot boxes are a form of gambling and should follow similar regulations as other forms of gambling. The report was also very critical towards gaming publishers for their poor handling of the issue and for developing systems that purposely target minors.
https://www.engadget.com/2019/09/12/...es-regulation/
* Based on recently leaked memos, the ESA is currently working on plans to drastically rehaul E3 into becoming more of a festival-like event starting with next year's expo. Current plan revolves around the idea of having "experience" hubs and special attractions spread around the convention floor to draw people to every booth area and keep them entertained at the same time.
https://www.destructoid.com/leaked-e...--567142.phtml
* Rockstar is currently giving away free copies of Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas for PC for those that install their newly improved PC launcher, which is now called the Rockster Games Launcher.
https://socialclub.rockstargames.com...games-launcher
https://www.destructoid.com/rockstar...t-567136.phtml