New York sues Valve over Counter-Strike loot boxes

Valve is a darling among PC gamers. Steam as a platform is beloved, the Steam Deck created the handheld gaming PC boom. But there’s a darker side of the company, especially when it comes to game monetization. The state of New York says that the way Valve sells loot boxes in games like Counter-Strike is illegal gambling. And the state wants to prove it in court.

Attorney General Letitia James brought the suit (PDF link) against the PC gaming giant yesterday, alleging that Valve has created...