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Age verification systems are becoming paramount for video game platforms following the recent regulatory changes and positions of authorities in Italy.

ByVincenzo Giuffré 0Comments 8 minRead time

12

Jan 2021

Gaming

Hyper realistic video games need to overcome new legal challenges

Hyper-realistic video games unfold new legal challenges for video game publishers and esports events organizers to be properly overcome.

ByGiulio Coraggio 0Comments 13 minRead time

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Jan 2021

Data Protection & Cybersecurity

New transparency standards for loot boxes in video games agreed with Italian authorities

The Italian antitrust authority set new transparency standards for video games that contain loot boxes and in-game payments by players.

ByVincenzo Giuffré 0Comments 3 minRead time

13

Oct 2020

Data Protection & Cybersecurity

How loot boxes deal with regulations and limitations, and how the gaming industry is reacting?

What are the main regulations imposing restrictions on loot boxes? And why are they so much under the radar of authorities?

ByVincenzo Giuffré 0Comments 9 minRead time

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Jun 2020

Gaming

A new descriptor for loot boxes in video games from ESRB

A new descriptor was issued by ESRB aimed at acknowledging customers even more of the presence of loot boxes in videogames.

ByGiulio Coraggio 0Comments 5 minRead time

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Sep 2019

Gaming

Shall eSports need a certification to avoid challenges?

A certification for eSports tournaments could be the next step in a market whose regulatory regime is exponentially resembling the highly regulated gambling sector.

ByGiulio Coraggio 0Comments 4 minRead time

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Aug 2019

Data Protection & Cybersecurity

Loot boxes video game publishers forced to display odds

Loot boxes shall display odds to gain the approval by the major video game console manufacturers to be on their platforms.

ByVincenzo Giuffré 0Comments 5 minRead time

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Mar 2019

Data Protection & Cybersecurity

Gaming loot boxes reviewed in Poland and in Australia

GamingLawPills brings updates on the controversial legal regime of gaming loot boxes in Poland and in Australia with different outcomes.

ByVincenzo Giuffré 0Comments 3 minRead time

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Mar 2019

Data Protection & Cybersecurity

Luckbox eSports partnership and Nike sponsorship agreement

GamingLawPills No. 33 brings news on the deal between Luckbox and MoneyMatrix in the eSports betting sector and on the Nike League of Legends sponsorship deal.

ByVincenzo Giuffré 0Comments 4 minRead time

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Feb 2019

Data Protection & Cybersecurity

Proposed tax on mature video games in Pennsylvanya

GamingLawPills No. 32 brings news on the proposed tax bill on mature video games in Pennsylvania, its potential impact on the market and the reaction of the industry.

ByVincenzo Giuffré 0Comments 3 minRead time