Consumer Protection in Online Video Games

by name voted on 18.01.2023

Summary

This resolution addresses the need for better consumer protection in the online video game sector, focusing on protecting minors from manipulative practices like loot boxes and dark patterns within the EU single market.

9 18.01.2023

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Key points

The video game industry is recognized as a major driver of innovation and culture in Europe, contributing significantly to the economy.
There is a need for a unified European approach to regulate loot boxes to prevent different rules in every country from fragmenting the market.
The resolution calls for the elimination of manipulative design practices that exploit consumer freedom of choice.
Developers should be required to provide clear and transparent information about the costs and probabilities of in-game purchases.

Vote

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The Left

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Speeches

34 Speeches in total

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Contra

Adam BIELAN

ECR

1:14 min

7. Consumer protection in online video games: a European single market approach (debate)

Heléne FRITZON

Heléne FRITZON

S&D

1:08 min

7. Consumer protection in online video games: a European single market approach (debate)

Documents (PDFs)

REPORT on consumer protection in online video games: a European single market approach Consumer protection in online video games: a European single market approach

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