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Consumer Protection Cooperation Network launches coordinated actions against nine companies on in-game currency | Opinion

GamesIndustry.biz reports that the EU’s Consumer Protection Cooperation Network has launched coordinated actions against nine game companies over in-game currency and microtransactions. The push could force clearer real-money pricing and …

News GamesIndustry.biz · 2 days, 19 hours ago

Dutch consumer group files lawsuit against Epic for misleading young players on Fortnite, seeking more than €100m in compensation

GamesIndustry.biz reports that Dutch consumer group SMC has filed a class action against Epic Games over Fortnite monetization aimed at young players, seeking more than €100 million in refunds and …

News GamesIndustry.biz · 1 week, 2 days ago

Nintendo of Europe to pay $40M fine for Joy-Con drift issues

Nintendo of Europe is facing a $40M fine tied to Joy-Con drift complaints, a reminder that controller reliability can become a real business and support problem. The company says it …

News Game Developer · 3 months, 3 weeks ago

Nintendo of Europe agrees to pay €35m fine for Joy-Con drift defects

Nintendo of Europe has agreed to a €35 million French settlement over Joy-Con drift, after regulators said it knew about the defect as early as 2018 but didn’t disclose it …

News GamesIndustry.biz · 3 months, 3 weeks ago