Yeah yeah, government regulation could fuck up the gaming industry good. Very far-reaching consequences. Big calamity, many dead.<br><br>But the gaming industry did it to itself. They refused to regulate themselves. They went out of their way to eschew any form of restraint. The gaming industry is an example of fanatical worship of greed, way beyond any semblance of rationality. It's frankly insane.<br><br>And gamers are to blame, too. They not only tolerate this, they support and defend it. The gaming companies were only be able to get away with this because so many paid up.<br><br>So of course the government is stepping in now. And not just because politicians love power. No, the government is actually fulfilling one of its basic functions here: Protect its citizens, both from others and from themselves. <br><br>That is one of the most basic purposes of government. If the people behaves like children, the government must behave like parents.<br><br>People don't seem to be able to handle lootbox addiction in themselves ir their kids, so the government will restrict that stuff. Just like there are some restrictions on firearms, alcohol, tobacco and other drugs, gambling, and other things.<br><br>Because they at least have to make a show of protecting people.