One mother based in Arkansas, USA, has launched a lawsuit against several major gaming companies for enabling childhood gaming addiction, citing problems including excessive playtime and spending.
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According to the lawsuit, these features prey on the utilised data collection of minors, ‘predatory’ monetisation schemes, and feedback loops to keep players engaged. There are 14 counts of action in total (viaGamesIndustry.biz), with these including liability and negligence for failure to warn users of addictive qualities in games, deceit and fraudulent misrepresentation, fraudulent inducements, and violation of the Deceptive Trade Practice Act.
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In total, the child is believed to have spent $3,000 just on in-game transactions and downloadable content. This total does not include the cost of the child’s various consoles, games, or their Xbox Game Pass Ultimate subscription.
The amounts of such damages will likely be determined in court as the case progresses.
Topics:Epic Games,Ubisoft,Activision,EA
