The EU votes to address loot boxes, gold farming, and gaming addictionIt also wants to create a European Video Game StrategyIn brief: For all the joy video games bring people, there are plenty of negatives associated with the medium, including loot boxes, gold farming, and addiction.As per Gamesindustry.biz, the European Parliament voted to adopt a report that "highlights the positives of this pioneering industry, but also social risks we need to bear in mind, like the impact of gaming on mental health," said MEP Adriana Maldonado López, who led the report.The EU commission will analyze the impact of loot boxes and prompts to make in-game purchases, taking action if necessary.The report prompted consumer watchdogs in 18 other countries to call for stricter regulation of games featuring loot boxes.It also wants to introduce standard labels for information such as a game's theme, in-game purchasing options, and the presence of pop-up advertising."