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.
Genshin Impact fined $20 million by FTC for scamming children with loot boxes
Genshin Impact uses loot boxes to promote in-game purchases and the financial implications were allegedly dangerous for ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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EA games: Loot boxes aren't gambling, they're just like a Kinder Egg
A vice president of EA games has defended the company's use of loot boxes, saying they're just the same as Kinder Eggs. Kerry Hopkins was speaking in front of UK MPs this week about video game ...
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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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What are loot boxes?
This article explains what loot boxes are and why they have become controversial. It explores how loot boxes are designed to make us want to buy them, covering design concepts including ...