Children’s advocacy groups ask FTC to investigate Roblox

Two child safety advocacy groups are urging the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) to investigate the gaming platform Roblox, ...
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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 ...
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Alabama Fortnite gamers could be eligible for FTC refunds. Here's the deadline

Alabama Fortnite players could be eligible for a piece of a $126 million refund for unwanted in-game purchases. What to know.
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FTC paying out first round of Fortnite refunds

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) is sending out 629,344 payments worth more than $72 million to Fortnite players as part of a settlement deal with Epic Games, according to an FTC announcement. The ...
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FTC Pestering Of Microsoft Activision Acquisition Finally Comes To Close

Microsoft wins legal challenge to acquire Activision-Blizzard, despite FTC's objections. Xbox exclusivity for franchises like Call of Duty unlikely due to multi-platform strategy. Future game company ...
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FTC orders Genshin Impact's developer to block young teens from making in-game purchases

Kids and younger teens might soon be unable to play Genshin Impact's gachas. The developer behind the game has agreed to block players under 16 years old from making in-game purchases without parental ...