Call for age restrictions on video game loot boxes
She said: "They are often used in video games aimed at young people, allowing players to pay for random prizes like in-game ...
Genshin Impact maker fined $20M over loot box deception (Update: Cognosphere statement)
The FTC penalized the Genshin Impact developer for misleading marketing around loot boxes and breaching child privacy laws.
Hoyoverse is facing a $20M fine over its loot box mechanics
HoYoverse, publisher of the popular gacha game Genshin Impact, has agreed to pay a $20 million fine and change its marketing ...
Genshin Impact developer to pay $20M fine to US Federal Trade Commission over loot box violations
The company will pay, and make changes to its disclosures ...
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WWE 2K25’s director says he may ‘look at’ one-off payment option for loot box Persona cards
In a recent interview discussing the upcoming WWE 2K25, VGC asked if 2K could potentially resolve this in future games, by ...
FTC cracks down on Genshin Impact gacha loot box practices
Genshin Impact developer Cognosphere (aka Hoyoverse) has agreed to a $20 million settlement with the U.S. Federal Trade ...
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Genshin Impact just learned 20 million reasons why it's a bad idea to scam children
Genshin Impact uses loot boxes to promote in-game purchases and the financial implications were allegedly dangerous for children and teenagers. In a complaint to the FTC, the US DoJ alleged ...
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Genshin Impact maker fined $20m over ‘deceptive’ loot boxes and child privacy violation
Update: Cognosphere confirms it has reached a settlement with the FTC, plans new restrictions on Genshin Impact loot box ...
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Genshin Impact Publisher Hit With $20M FTC Fine for Marketing Loot Boxes to Children
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) announced that companies misleading players about the “true cost of in-game transactions” ...
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Genshin Impact Publisher Hit With $20M Fine for Marketing Loot Boxes to Children
Loot boxes—which are a huge part of how the mobile gaming industry makes money—have been a controversial topic for a long time, any many platforms have attempted to crack down on their misuse ...