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EU Commission and national authorities take action to protect children from harmful practices in video games (ec.europa.eu)

submitted 2 days ago by Obelix@feddit.org to c/games@sh.itjust.works

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[–] AbsolutelyNotAVelociraptor@sh.itjust.works 25 points 2 days ago (2 children)

It's way easier than this: if the game includes in-game purchases with real money of any type, the game should be +18. That's all. A kid can't have a credit card for obvious reasons, I don't understand why would they have access to a system that asks for one.

[–] Zahille7@lemmy.world 12 points 2 days ago (1 children)

Make all games with loot boxes/micro transactions rated M?

I mean I know it's not perfect because a lot of parents will still buy the game for their kids, but maybe it being M-rated will make them think twice? Also, it'll make developers think twice about putting those mechanics in their game.

[–] drosophila@lemmy.blahaj.zone 12 points 2 days ago

In addition to the rating it should have an ugly warning on all its promotional material, like cigarettes.

"Warning: this game requires additional in-game purchases and gambling to access all of its content". On the screen for the entire duration of any trailer.

[–] Ciralinde 3 points 2 days ago

Hell yeah! Make Fortnite Great Again! Those little bastards and obvious catering to them from Epic Games totally ruined this game!

[–] vane@lemmy.world 1 points 2 days ago

Star Stable Online - it's probably cheaper than advertising because I heard of this game for the first time.

Horse game for kids, because kids only play kids games and life is a pixar cartoon.