If there’s one thing that gets gamers fired up more than anything else, it’s Navi bugging you in The Ocarina of Time loot boxes and microtransactions in video games.

The idea of using real money to buy a random loot of items in video games - either cosmetic, or items that actually give players an advantage - has been riling gamers up for a while now.

But this month, an article in Nature Human Behaviour brought the issue to the fore once again, after researchers from the Australia and New Zealand found that some loot boxes in video games were akin to gambling.

In February, Hack reported that Australian gamers were desperately urging the Government to act on loot boxes and microtransactions in video games.

Four months on, it’s actually happening.

After a unanimous vote in the Senate yesterday, the issue was referred to the Environment and Communications References Committee. That means they’ll now begin an inquiry, and report back by September 17 this year.

The motion was put forward by Greens Senator Jordon Steele-John.

"We know game developers hate [loot boxes], we know players hate them because they have a negative impact on the game experience, and we know that they urgently need regulation.

"The impact of gambling on people’s lives is such that we cannot afford to stay silent on this issue, and it is fantastic both the government and the opposition are supporting the Greens on this issue.” Senator Jordon Steele John said.

If you want your voice heard on this issue, now’s your chance.

You have until July 27 to make a public submission to the inquiry here.

Not sure how to make a submission, or what you should include? Check out the guide to making a public submission here.