"Valve says it's 'disappointed' in the lawsuit's claims, arguing that mystery boxes are 'widely used' across other games and also exist in the physical world with baseball cards, Pokémon, and Labubu. The company emphasizes that players 'don't have to open mystery boxes to play Valve games' and that most don't 'because the items in the boxes are purely cosmetic.'"
"Since 2023, Valve says it has worked with the AGs to explain how its virtual items and mystery boxes work. Valve plans to fight James' claims in court, but claims it would comply if the state's legislature passes regulations related to loot boxes."
Valve is defending itself against New York Attorney General Letitia James' lawsuit alleging the company promotes illegal gambling through in-game loot boxes. Valve contends that mystery boxes are widely used across the gaming industry and exist in physical products like Pokémon cards and Labubu collectibles. The company emphasizes that players are not required to open mystery boxes to play its games and that most items are purely cosmetic. Valve states it has collaborated with state attorneys general since 2023 to explain how virtual items and mystery boxes function. While committed to fighting the lawsuit in court, Valve indicates willingness to comply with any regulations the state legislature establishes regarding loot boxes.
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