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Games with loot boxes and other "paid random items" re-rated PEGI 16 as new rules come into force, hopefully cutting down on kids gambling somewhat

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Games with loot boxes and other "paid random items" re-rated PEGI 16 as new rules come into force, hopefully cutting down on kids gambling somewhat

www.rockpapershotgun.com

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PC Gaming@lemmy.caEnglish · 3 days ago

PEGI have begun reclassifying games containing 'paid random items' to PEGO 16 by default, in an attempt to curb youth gambling.

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Short form content, engagement-oriented algorithms, and loot boxes are basically going to be our leaded gasoline
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  Going to be?

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