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Genshin Impact Publisher Hit With $20M 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” will be “held accountable.”
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
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 practices.
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 Commission (FTC) over its gacha loot box monetization and is now banned from selling them to teens under the age of sixteen without parental consent.
'Genshin Impact' Developer Settles FTC Complaint For $20 Million, Banned From Selling Lootboxes To Minors
As an open world action title, Genshin Impact highlights its feature as freely explorable world, multiple playable characters, an in-depth elemental combo-based combat system and an engaging story.
Genshin Impact Developer Agrees to $20M Fine Over Loot Box Violations
In press release by the FTC, the agency announced that the makers of Genshin Impact "has agreed to pay $20 million and to block children under 16 from making in-game purchases wit
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Video game loot boxes: Another form of gambling?
Loot boxes are a controversial feature of many video games - both console and mobile. When a player purchases a loot box, they only find out what is inside it once they have paid. It may ...
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Loot Boxes vs. Jackpots: The Thrill of Chance Across Gaming Worlds
There are several commonalities between loot boxes and jackpots. Many loot boxes offered by games like Overwatch, Roblox, ...
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Genshin Impact Might Soon Have To Pay You Money
The FTC and HoYoverse are reportedly near a settlement that may send money out to Genshin Impact players over loot boxes.
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Fortnite loot box llamas go 'see-through'
Fortnite-maker Epic Games says loot boxes in its hit video game will now let players see what is inside them before they buy them. Many video games let players buy loot boxes, which ...
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Genshin Impact Developer Banned From Selling Lootboxes To Minors
Genshin Impact developer Cognosphere has agreed to pay the FTC $20m in fines for selling lootboxes to minors in a new ...