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Valve defends loot boxes in response to New York's lawsuit

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Valve is contesting a New York lawsuit that alleges its loot boxes constitute gambling, asserting that the boxes are merely a form of entertainment. The company says it will vigorously fight the legal action and has likened its loot-box system to the Labubus model in its defense.
Written from all 3 reports below, not from any single one.
How it was reported
- Engadget·Valve defends loot boxes in response to New York's lawsuit
Valve defends loot boxes. New York filed a lawsuit against the company. Valve claims they are a form of entertainment.
- The Verge·Valve says it will fight New York’s loot box lawsuit
- Ars Technica·Valve compares its loot boxes to Labubus in lawsuit defense
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