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· 8 months, 1 week ago • Alex Forbes-Calvin

Italian Competition Authority investigating Activision Blizzard over Diablo Immortal and Call of Duty Mobile monetisation

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The AGCM's investigation into Activision Blizzard highlights growing concerns over monetization practices in mobile gaming, particularly with titles like Diablo Immortal and Call of Duty Mobile. Developers should pay attention to this as it may set precedents for how monetization strategies are regulated in the future.

As the industry faces increasing scrutiny from regulatory bodies, understanding the implications of such investigations is crucial. Developers, especially those in business and design roles, may need to rethink their monetization approaches to align with potential new regulations and consumer expectations.

At a glance
what
AGCM is investigating Activision Blizzard's monetization practices.
who
Activision Blizzard, Italian Competition Authority (AGCM)
impact
Could influence future monetization strategies for mobile games.
context
Reflects broader trends in regulatory scrutiny of gaming monetization.
Signal Neutral

The investigation reflects ongoing regulatory trends without immediate negative impact.

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