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alessandro@lemmy.ca to PC Gaming@lemmy.caEnglish · 19 days ago

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

alessandro@lemmy.ca to PC Gaming@lemmy.caEnglish · 19 days ago
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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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  • slazer2au@lemmy.world
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    19 days ago

    Honestly I doubt it will do much as we already ignore ratings for games. But I do like that it has happened.

  • wyldrstallyns@lemmy.dbzer0.com
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    This half-measure in disguise as a civic duty is little more than a play to justify age-checks. Fuck this twice.

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    19 days ago

    Only 16? Can 16 year olds go into casinos?

    • SchmidtGenetics@lemmy.world
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      19 days ago

      What about pokemon cards and MtG?

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        Ban that for kids too then. They are pretty egregious.

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    How will they control this without age verification? As long as the games are not for adults only (18+), they can be downloaded and played by anyone from Android Playstore.

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