Counter-Strike 2, Team Fortress 2, and Dota 2

Mission Intelligence: New York State has opened a legal front against Valve Corporation, targeting loot box systems embedded in Counter-Strike 2, Team Fortress 2, and Dota 2. The operation alleges these randomized reward mechanics constitute unlawful gambling access for minors. This case could redefine digital item economies, monetization design, and compliance pipelines for live-service games. Stay locked in—policy shifts here may cascade across global games regulation.