Episode 81: Is Time Finally Running Out for Loot Boxes? (News Show)

The conversation around loot boxes is heating up again, with EA at the center. Also: Explaining the TriplePoint Video Game Stock Index, Sony and Microsoft earnings, and the GDC State of the Industry report.  You can support Virtual Economy’s growth via our Ko-Fi at Ko-Fi.com/VirtualEconomy. TIME STAMPS [00:01:49] - TriplePoint Video Game Stock Index [00:11:10] - Microsoft Q3 FY21 Earnings [00:18:26] - Sony Q4 GY20 Earnings [00:25:36] - M&A Minute [00:34:05] - Quick Hits [00:53:52] - GDC State of the Industry Survey 2021 [01:17:38] - EA under fire again over Ultimate Team loot boxes NEW WRITING FROM VIRTUAL ECONOMY   Explaining the TriplePoint Video Game Stock Index - Mike   SOURCES Microsoft Earnings Release FY21 Q3 Sony FY2020 Earnings Announcement GDC 2021 State of the Game Industry Report Video game giant EA steering players into loot-box option in popular soccer game, insider says (CBC) EA denies it's "pushing" FIFA players to spend on loot boxes after insider leaks marketing documents (Eurogamer) M&A MINUTE  ArtStation is Now Part of Epic Games Electronic Arts Completes Acquisition of Glu Mobile Super.com announces a $3.5m investment in British Game Studio Bonsai Collective Azerion raises €200 million in eye-catching expansion deal