#UK #VideoGames #LootBoxes #children #OnlineSafety #gambling
'New research published by the Royal Society has found “widespread” non-compliance and “non-existent” enforcement of the UK’s industry-led, self-regulatory principles on in-game loot boxes. The industry principles – introduced in 2023 ... – followed the Government’s decision not to regulate the use of loot boxes, despite their known risk to children. '
5Rights Foundation: Research reveals “non-existent” enforcement of industry-led standards on loot boxes. “New research published by the Royal Society has found ‘widespread’ non-compliance and ‘non-existent’ enforcement of the UK’s industry-led, self-regulatory principles on in-game loot boxes. The industry principles – introduced in 2023 by the games industry body UK Interactive […]
Overwatch 2 – Temporada 15: Honra e Glória | Review #games #jogos #lootboxes #overwatch2 #overwatch2temporada15honraeglória #temporada15 https://alternativanerd.com.br/games/overwatch-2-temporada-15-honra-e-gloria-review
#MechaBREAK looks like a total disappointment given by its Steam reviews:
- You can only progress buying loot boxes
- Grindy and with progression caps
- Kernel Level AntiCheat
- Sluggish than the videos
- “Typical Chinese Freemium game”
Yeah, I’m skipping this one for sure. I have better things to do than grinding mechas that doesn’t even exist.
#Videogames #Gaming #Games #AmazingSeasunGames #Seasun #Kingsoft #China #Freemium #F2P #Mecha #Steam #Demo #Gacha #Lootbox #Lootboxes
FTC: Genshin Impact Game Developer Will be Banned from Selling Lootboxes to Teens Under 16 without Parental Consent, Pay a $20 Million Fine to Settle FTC Charges. “The maker of the video game Genshin Impact has agreed to pay $20 million and to block children under 16 from making in-game purchases without parental consent to settle Federal Trade Commission allegations the company violated a […]
“Genshin Impact deceived children, teens, and other players into spending hundreds of dollars on prizes they stood little chance of winning,” said Samuel Levine, Director of the FTC’s Bureau of Consumer Protection. “Companies that deploy these dark-pattern tactics will be held accountable if they deceive players, particularly kids and teens, about the true costs of in-game transactions.”
UK's biggest mobile games fail to disclose loot boxes in advertising
Australia combats loot boxes with new rating law. Plus The Sims is the next game to get a movie and Nintendo sues Palworld developer. Catch up on the #gamingnews each week with Walkthrough https://www.sifter.com.au/post/australia-combats-loot-boxes-with-new-rating-law
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#videogames #gamingpodcast #lootboxes #gachagames
Har blitt eksponert for den her, og tror kanskje flere kan finne det interessant å se en del av logikken bak hvorfor mobilspill (og andre spill) er som de er når det kommer til #microtransactions, #lootboxes, #gacha og så videre.
In this episode, Maarten Denoo from #fwo project Gam(e)(a)ble brings some nuance in this debate, without resulting to moral panic. He discusses how this technological phenomenon can be addressed from different perspectives, e.g. #legal, #ethical, or #design. As an example, #lootboxes that offer random awards are legally banned in #Belgium, but players can easily circumvent this ban, so other approaches are needed. ⬇️
🎰 No Alcampo de Área Central vendem "carros surpresa" 🤷♂️
Ok. Email von #Discord bzgl. Update diverser AGB etc. bekommen. Wenn ich ich den Hashtag schaue, geht es erstmal drum #Werbung zu zeigen und offenbar kommen jetzt #lootboxes.
Hat sich schon jemand vom Team #Datenschutz mit dem Update beschäftigt? Wird dort auch schon alles in ein #LLM gefüttert?
(ich weiß sowieso, dass ich der Bude in der Hinsicht keinen Millimeter vertrauen kann)
#VideoGames #Microtransactions #LootBoxes #Business #Industry #Games #Gaming
Why The $183 Billion Video Game Industry Can't Quit Microtransactions
https://youtube.com/watch?v=Jc7WLFfQikM&si=1sUrbECOUy46wVW7
Following the Gambling Related Harm APPG & Peers for Gambling Reform joint evidence session on #LootBoxes on 15 January w/ David Zendle, Sarah Mills & me, no fewer than NINE (9!) parliamentary questions have been tabled in both Houses of Parliament on #enforcement, #research, and #lawreform. 🧐
Quick thread! 🧵
Oh no, the economy (i.e. the stock market)!
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China removed an official at a government body overseeing its press and publications regulator, days after Chinese gaming stocks were hit by proposed rules to curb spending on video games.
The NPPA's proposed measures triggered fears that authorities were once again cracking down heavily on the sector and wiped nearly $80 billion off the market value of China's two biggest gaming companies.
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Let’s dig a bit deeper into this call for a ban 🚫 on #LootBoxes from Bremen, Germany. 🇩🇪
This is the State Parliament asking the State Senate to advocate at a federal level and has no practical effect, yet.
#BrawlStars reintroduced #LootBoxes, seriously.
You directly purchase something else and are given loot boxes for “FREE.” You don’t buy the first thing; you don’t get them.
This is a SHAM. The supposed removal of loot boxes was a commercial failure and/or arguably a PR stunt.
How long until the rest of the world follows suit and bans predatory game mechanics?
