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’s developer to pay $20 million fine to settle FTC charges
The Federal Trade Commission announced on Friday that Genshin Impact developer Cognosphere has agreed to a $20 million ...
‘Genshin Impact’ Must Pay $20 Million For Misleading Players About Gacha Spending
Genshin Impact remains one of the most popular gacha games in the world, constantly adding new regions and characters, but ...
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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Video game loot boxes declared illegal under Belgium gambling laws
Video game loot boxes are "in violation of gambling legislation", according to the Belgium Gaming Commission. Loot boxes give random rewards and can be acquired either through gameplay or by ...
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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.
Ontario is profiting from online betting, but at what cost to problem gambling?
Ontario became the first province in Canada to regulate online gambling and sports. This opened the door to an industry that ...
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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” ...
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Computer game addiction driving Scot teens to gambling and drugs warns expert
Loot boxes are another controversial feature of games, which experts have said teach children about gambling. Players buy the box in the hope of unlocking special characters or equipment, ...