FTC fines HoYoverse over Genshin Impact’s gacha mechanics
The maker of the video game Genshin Impact has agreed to pay $20 million and to block children under 16 from making in-game purchases without parental consent,” a press relea
Hoyoverse is facing a $20M fine over its loot box mechanics
HoYoverse, publisher of the popular gacha game Genshin Impact, has agreed to pay a $20 million fine and change its marketing practices.
Genshin Impact maker fined $20M over loot box deception
The FTC penalized the Genshin Impact developer for misleading marketing around loot boxes and breaching child privacy laws.
FTC Imposes $20 Million Fine on Cognosphere for Misleading Loot Box Practices
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has fined Cognosphere, the publisher behind popular games like Genshin Impact, $20 million. The penalty comes as a result of allegations that the company misled users,
Developer Cognosphere Banned from Selling Loot Boxes to Teens Under 16, Fined $20M By FTC
Today, the United States Federal Trade Commission has published a summary of their case against ‘Genshin Impact’ developer Cognosphere, issuing a $20M USD monetary penalty against “Cognosphere Pte. Ltd” and “Cognosphere LLC”.
Genshin Impact Developer Agrees to $20M Fine Over Loot Box Violations
In press release by the FTC, the agency announced that the makers of Genshin Impact "has agreed to pay $20 million and to block children under 16 from making in-game purchases wit
Explaining Fortnite's $72 million refunds and $245 million settlement to players, parents
Some Fortnite players and their parents have more than $70 million going back into their wallets as part of a $245 million ...
Fortnite players, parents have until Friday to get millions in refunds. Here's how to apply
Fortnite players and parents have until Friday, Jan. 10 to file a refund with the FTC as part of a $245 million settlement.
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Last Chance to File to Receive Money From the Fortnite Settlement: Here's How
If you bought items in Fortnite between January 2017 and September 2022, you might be eligible for a share of its $245 ...
Fortnite $245 Million Settlement Deadline is This Friday – Can You Claim?
If you want to claim in the Fortnite settlement, you’ll first need to make sure that you are eligible. One of the following ...
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Consumers Tricked By Epic’s Deceptive Tactics and Privacy Violations To Receive Refunds In Fortnite Settlement With FTC
n December 2022, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) announced that Epic Games, Inc. had agreed to a $275 million penalty for violating the Children’s Online Privacy ...
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Fortnite Players to get refunds from FTC settlement
The FTC says that Epic Games unlawfully charged players for unwanted purchases, let children make purchases without parents’ permission, and blocked some users who disputed the charges from ...
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How to get FTC Fortnite refund of $245 million
You can still apply for a Fortnite refund from the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) settlement. In late 2022, Epic Games agreed to pay $245 million in refunds, and you can apply for it for another ...
Fortnite players, parents have until today to get millions in refunds. How to apply
Fortnite players and parents have until Friday, Jan. 10 to file a refund with the FTC as part of a $245 million settlement. Here's how.