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Chris RemingtonM to [email protected] • 3 months ago

Games can no longer use virtual currencies to disguise the price of in-game purchases in the European Union

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Games can no longer use virtual currencies to disguise the price of in-game purchases in the European Union

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Chris RemingtonM to [email protected] • 3 months ago
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Commission and national authorities take action to protect children from harmful practices in video games
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Coordinated by the European Commission, the Consumer Protection Cooperation Network (CPC) has launched an enforcement action against Star Stable Entertainment AB to ensure a safer, more transparent experience for players of the Star Stable Online game.
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    56•3 months ago

    Stop selling gambling as okay to kids. Gacha games equal gambling for minors.

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      25•3 months ago

      This is especially funny in South Korea. Go to a Casino and burn $2000 and you may even get jail time, but gatcha is A ok.

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        16•3 months ago

        At least at a casino you can get something of value. The games effectively reward you in company script.

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          7•3 months ago

          Scrip.

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          1•3 months ago

          Games reward you in game mechanics, same as most games at a casino.

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      2•3 months ago

      It’d be fine if it was limited to like 1-5 dollars per account monthly with a yearly maximum. Not a 100 dollars at a time.

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