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alessandro@lemmy.ca to PC Gaming@lemmy.caEnglish · 7 days ago

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

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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

alessandro@lemmy.ca to PC Gaming@lemmy.caEnglish · 7 days ago
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PEGI have begun reclassifying games containing 'paid random items' to PEGO 16 by default, in an attempt to curb youth gambling.
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    Honestly I doubt it will do much as we already ignore ratings for games. But I do like that it has happened.

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      Yah, I have doubts as well but maybe it will do something

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      Yeah. Good that it happened, let’s hope for more.

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