>>723956865
The EU is proposing banning lootboxes outright and Valve is probably trying to get ahead of the curve. They can say Genesis Terminals aren't ackshaully lootboxes because you don't have to spend money to open them, only to buy the weapon.

Also as >>723956025 said, they're probably sick of self-righteous redditors huffing their own farts whenever they say Valve is le evil for le child casino.