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The EU Is Coming For Gaming’s Most Manipulative Monetization Tactics
European consumer protection authorities have announced a series of "coordinated actions" aimed at 10 video companies, accusing several of the biggest names in the industry--like Activision Blizzard and Ubisoft--of "dark patterns" that…
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European consumer‑protection authorities have launched coordinated actions against ten video‑game companies, alleging they employ “dark patterns” that encourage addictive behavior. The crackdown specifically names major publishers such as Activision Blizzard and Ubisoft, accusing them of designs that put minors and other individuals at risk of gaming addiction.
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