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EU moves against hidden costs in video games
Original: EU targets hidden costs and unclear pricing in video games
The European Union is taking aim at hidden costs and unclear pricing practices in video games. The action targets how games advertise prices while additional charges for in-game purchases, subscriptions, or downloadable content may not be clearly disclosed to players. Consumer advocates have long criticised the industry for opaque monetisation, and the EU move signals growing regulatory scrutiny of gaming business models.
Why now: Regulatory scrutiny of gaming monetisation is rising, making pricing transparency a hot topic for players and publishers.
European Unionvideo game industry
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