Protecting Children from Abusive Games Act moves forward

[Windows Central]

Microtransactions may be regulated soon.
[h=2]What you need to know[/h]

• Star Wars Battlefront II ignited a loot box controversy many months ago.
• The game featured pay-to-win microtransactions which made the experience unfair.
• Many governments around the world are cracking down on the practice.
• "Protecting Children from Abusive Games Act" will be introduced in the American senate today.

When Star Wars Battlefront II launched all those months ago, it was plagued with pay-to-win microtransactions. In its initial state, the game was panned by consumers and critics alike, but through subsequent updates — and the removal of predatory practices — it has become quite a stellar experience. Unfortunately, the changes didn't occur fast enough. Many governments around the world launched investigations into microtransactions, and countries like Belgium even banned them.

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