The loot box trend continues to grow as more companies introduce microtransactions (some advertised as necessary) into their games, although many are beginning to voice their concerns. OpenCritic, a well-respected game review aggregation site, has decided to take a stand against the rising trend. The site has taken to Twitter to openly declare their war with plans to add business model information for games joining in the loot box trend.

We're going to take a stand against loot boxes. We're looking into ways to add business model information to OpenCritic.

— OpenCritic (@Open_Critic) October 9, 2017

The review site has asked for fans to send them thoughts and ideas on how to fairly “categorize and display” the business model intrusiveness. Early ideas look at different algorithms comparing the intrusiveness of microtransactions such as random loot boxes versus buying items directly from a store, whether items are cosmetic only or have an effect that could change a player’s performance in-game; Others include the difference between exclusive items with purchases as opposed to items that can also be earned in-game, transactions that unlock all items similar to what occurs in Battlefield titles, and more.

This all begs the question, how can loot boxes be done right? Maybe something like Blizzard’s Overwatch loot boxes where the goodies gained from their boxes are all the same whether players purchase them or earn them simply by playing the game. Many fans might agree that being able to buy gear for shooters such as Battlefront II could possibly be hindered quite a bit with their loot boxes, giving players additional in combat.

While some of these deal with multiplayer games, should loot boxes be a part of single-player focused titles like Middle-Earth Shadow of War? Is there any reason why they would be necessary in a single player game? With OpenCritic leading the charge, hopefully fans will soon be able to sift their way through the good and bad microtransactions out in the wilds of the gaming world.

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