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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)
submitted 3 weeks ago by to c/pcgaming@lemmy.ca
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[–] 4 points 3 weeks ago (4 children)

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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  • [–] 9 points 3 weeks ago (3 children)

    Ratings like this are for parents. A decent parent would investigate the stuff they're buying their kids, and know how to lock down their kids' phones to keep them from grabbing any old app.

    Of course, that means the parent is responsible, but this change has come about due to irresponsible parenting anyway sooooo not sure how much it'll help, really. But I like the direction.

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  • [–] -2 points 3 weeks ago (2 children)

    If we pass the responsibility to parents, then it's a lost cause. Especially if the parents grew up with lootboxes themselves...

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  • [–] 1 point 3 weeks ago (1 child)

    Yeah, so better not do anything!

    Keep fifa games at PEGI3 so parents that have no clue keep buying these games to their children.

    I don't get all the negativity in this thread. Some people complain that this does nothing because it's just an advisory rating, and others complain because it should be the parents responsibility and not the government. Are you all out of your mind?

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  • [–] 1 point 3 weeks ago

    Who said do nothing? Don't imagine something into a comment and put words into my mouth I didn't say. My request is to make those games 18+, and do not sell lootboxes to children. That would also include removing games from the regular Storefront by default, until an option in the settings toggles 18+ content in example.

    Just giving a PEGI 16 rating and then nothing actually changes. Man parents don't care or don't know. What do you think how so many kids play GTA in example? PEGI 16 does nothing and giving responsibility to parents is basically giving up.

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