Media Features: 2023

Link to all previous media features in 2022

1. Marasigan, M. (2023, December 29). CHINESE REGULATORY AGENCY DRAFTS NEW MEASURES TO LIMIT PLAY TIME AND PLAYER SPENDING. MMOS.com. https://mmos.com/news/chinese-draft-new-playtime-microtransaction-restrictions.

2. 盒六网 [Six Box]. (2023, December 27). 报报快讯：研究发现《超级马里奥：奥德赛》有助于治疗抑郁症 [Newspaper Flash: Study Finds Super Mario Odyssey Helps Treat Depression]. 盒六网. https://www.he6.net/81767.html.

3. Pheies. (2023, December 26). 2023年游戏开箱现状：全球监管更新 [Game Unboxing Status in 2023: Global Regulatory Update]. 游戏矩阵 GameMatrix. https://mp.weixin.qq.com/s/JBOEstCXYUux4N31i0ghPw

4. MuSc1. (2023, December 23). Starke Restriktionen für Monetarisierung in Videospielen – China greift durch [Strong restrictions on monetization in video games – China is taking action]. gamerliebe.de. https://gamerliebe.de/starke-restriktionen-fuer-monetarisierung-in-videospielen-china-greift-durch/

5. Neal, C. (2023, December 23). China’s government drafts new restrictions on gaming time, spending and login rewards, and lockboxes. Massively OP. https://massivelyop.com/2023/12/23/chinas-government-drafts-new-restrictions-on-gaming-time-spending-and-login-rewards-and-lockboxes/

6. Sinclair, B. (2023, December 22). China to ban some monetization and engagement tactics in games. GamesIndustry.biz. https://www.gamesindustry.biz/china-to-ban-some-monetization-and-engagement-tactics-in-games

7. Greo (Gambling Research Exchange Ontario). (2023, December 13). Knowledge Snapshot: Games in the UK often do not follow industry self-regulation on disclosing loot box probabilities. Greo (Gambling Research Exchange Ontario). https://www.greo.ca/Modules/EvidenceCentre/Details/games-in-the-uk-often-do-not-follow-industry-self-regulation-on-disclosing-loot-b

8. Sinclair, B. (2023, December 8). Where to get illegally pirated games | This Week in Business. GamesIndustry.biz. https://www.gamesindustry.biz/where-to-get-illegally-pirated-games-this-week-in-business

9. 电愉土豆泥. (2023, December 7). 【电愉壹周#145】R星新游预告片破吉尼斯纪录 TGA上《博德之门3》成最大赢家 [[Electric Entertainment Weekly #145] Rockstar’s new game trailer breaks Guinness record “Baldur’s Gate 3” becomes the biggest winner at TGA]. 电愉. http://www.gameliu.com/news_13689.html

10. GameLook. (2023, December 7). 游戏“开宝箱”全球监管盘点：行业自律，概率披露成常态，少数国家立法 [Global regulatory review of game “treasure box opening”: industry self-discipline, probability disclosure becoming the norm, legislation in a few countries]. GameLook. http://www.gamelook.com.cn/2023/12/533211

11. Royce, B. (2023, December 7). MMO Business Roundup: Lockboxes, Twitch Korea, and the FTC’s latest MS/ABK merger appeal. Massively OP. https://massivelyop.com/2023/12/07/mmo-business-roundup-lockboxes-twitch-korea-and-the-ftcs-latest-ms-abk-merger-appeal/

12. Clark, H. (2023, November 23). ASA rulings uphold two claims concerning video game loot box disclosures. Mishcon de Reya. https://www.mishcon.com/news/asa-rulings-uphold-two-claims-concerning-video-game-loot-box-disclosures

13. Duke, H., & Christophersen, J. (2023, November 15). Marketing Matters | Review of October 2023. Foot Anstey. https://www.footanstey.com/our-insights/articles-news/marketing-matters-october-2023/

14. Domínguez, M. (2023, November 10). El lado oscuro de los videojuegos no tiene nada que ver con la violencia: el peligro de las 'cajas botín' [The dark side of video games has nothing to do with violence: the danger of 'loot boxes']. El Español. https://www.elespanol.com/ciencia/salud/20231110/lado-oscuro-videojuegos-no-ver-violencia-peligro-cajas-botin/808169575_0.html

15. Palmer, J. (2023, October 31). Mixed Messages From Beijing on the U.S.-China Relationship. Foreign Policy. https://foreignpolicy.com/2023/10/31/china-united-states-diplomacy-xi-biden-apec-summit/

16. Nicholson, B. (2023, October 31). In-game purchases: don’t be random with your disclosures of random item purchasing!. Osborne Clarke. https://marketinglaw.osborneclarke.com/advertising-regulation/in-game-purchases-dont-be-random-with-your-disclosures-of-random-item-purchasing/

17. Tonkin, C. (2023, October 23). Video games that feature gambling to be R18+. Australian Computer Society Information Age. https://ia.acs.org.au/article/2023/video-games-that-feature-gambling-to-be-r18-.html

18. Fonds Addict'AIDE. (2023, October 23). Loot boxes, facteurs de risques liés aux jeux d’argent et de hasard et santé mentale [Loot boxes, risk factors linked to gambling and mental health]. Fonds Addict'AIDE. https://www.addictaide.fr/loot-boxes-facteurs-de-risques-lies-aux-jeux-dargent-et-de-hasard-et-sante-mentale/

19. Guzinska-Bowley, A. (2023, October 18). Self-Regulation for Loot Boxes: Is it a Gamble?. MediaWrites, Bird & Bird / Lexology. https://mediawrites.law/self-regulation-for-loot-boxes-is-it-a-gamble/ / https://www.lexology.com/library/detail.aspx?g=ef8720de-e28e-41da-b192-ddbf3ba63457.

20. Zhang, H. (2023, October 16). 出海欧美观察| Hutch Games因未披露战利品箱被处罚； [Overseas European and American Observation | Hutch Games was punished for not disclosing loot boxes;]. ACG法实务 [ACG Law Practice]. https://www.bilibili.com/read/cv27093611/.

21. Mason, K., & Watkins, D. (2023, October 12). ASA rulings round up 11 October 2023. DWF. https://dwfgroup.com/en/news-and-insights/insights/2023/10/asa-rulings-round-up-11-october-2023.

22. Bailey, C. (2023, October 10). ACAMH Awards 2023 Nominees Shortlist. The Association for Child and Adolescent Mental Health (ACAMH). https://www.acamh.org/blog/acamh-awards-2023-shortlist/.

23. Game Republic. (2023, October 9). AWARD NOMINATIONS REVEALED. Game Republic. https://gamerepublic.net/news/award-nominations-revealed/.

24. Sinclair, B. (2023, October 6). An allergy to transparency | This Week in Business. GamesIndustry.biz. https://www.gamesindustry.biz/an-allergy-to-transparency-this-week-in-business.

25. ゲーム情報＆ブログ [Game Information & Blog]. (2023, October 5). モバイルデベロッパーのHutch Gamesは、英国広告基準局に提出された苦情を受け、同社の2つの無料プレイゲームのストアリストを修正、その中身とは？ [Mobile developer Hutch Games has amended the store listings of two of its free-to-play games following a complaint filed with the UK Advertising Standards Authority, and what's inside?]. gamecolumn.jp. https://gamecolumn.jp/blog-entry-92728.html.

26. Stoneham, S. & Deller, W. (2023, October 5). ASA bans mobile game listings for failing to disclose presence of loot boxes. MediaWrites, Bird & Bird / Lexology. https://mediawrites.law/asa-bans-mobile-game-listings-for-failing-to-disclose-presence-of-loot-boxes/ / https://www.lexology.com/library/detail.aspx?g=31db3c41-1dc2-4470-bc80-7451dd017ee2.

27. McDonald, E. (2023, October 5). ASA Rules Hutch Games Violated CAP Code on Loot Boxes. Legit Gambling. https://www.legitgambling.com/news/uk-advertising-watchdog-rules-hutch-games-violated-cap-code-on-loot-boxes/.

28. Focus Gaming News. (2023, October 5). UK advertising watchdog upholds complaints against Hutch Games. Focus Gaming News. https://focusgn.com/uk-advertising-watchdog-upholds-complaints-against-hutch-games.

29. Ngan, L. (2023, October 5). Hutch Games responds to Advertising Standards Authority loot box complaint. Eurogamer. https://www.eurogamer.net/hutch-games-responds-to-advertising-standards-authority-loot-box-complaint.

30. Bates, K. (2023, October 5). L’ASA A Trouvé Hutch Games En Violation De La Règle Du Loot Box. Gamingdeputy France. https://www.gamingdeputy.com/fr/lasa-a-trouve-hutch-games-en-violation-de-la-regle-du-loot-box/.

31. Sarker, M.S. (2023, October 5). ASA found Hutch Games in breach of the Loot Box rule. GamingonPhone. https://gamingonphone.com/news/asa-found-hutch-games-in-breach-of-the-loot-box-rule/.

32. LNB News. (2023, October 4). ASA rulings—4 October 2023. LexisNexis. https://www.lexisnexis.co.uk/legal/news/asa-rulings-4-october-2023.

33. Clifford Chance. (2023, October 4). ASA tells games company to be clear about loot boxes in online games. Clifford Chance. https://www.cliffordchance.com/client-portal/alerters/alerter-c-m/2023/10/asa-tells-games-company-to-be-clear-about-loot-boxes-in-online-g.html.

34. Hilgert, F. (2023, October 4). Games industry legal news & action item…. LinkedIn. https://www.linkedin.com/posts/felix-hilgert_hutch-games-ltd-activity-7115411876674510848-CCeP/.

35. Sinclair, B. (2023, October 4). Hutch Games slapped for loot box disclosure violations. GamesIndustry.biz. https://www.gamesindustry.biz/hutch-games-slapped-for-loot-box-disclosure-violations.

36. Fletcher, R. (2023, October 4). ASA rebukes Hutch Games over loot boxes. iGaming Business. https://igamingbusiness.com/marketing-affiliates/asa-hutch-games-loot-boxes/.

37. Orme-Claye, T. (2023, October 4). ASA upholds loot box marketing rules in Hutch Games case. Sports Betting Community (SBC) News. https://sbcnews.co.uk/marketing/2023/10/04/asa-loot-box-marketing/.

38. Collstam, C. (2023, October 3). På nordisk konferens om spel och spelproblem i Reykjavik [At the Nordic conference on gambling and gambling problems in Reykjavik]. Svenska Spel. https://om.svenskaspel.se/hallbarhet-i-fokus/pa-nordisk-konferens-om-spel-och-spelproblem-i-reykjavik/

39. Rodriguez, N. (2023, September 25). Australia Introducing New Rules for Video Games With Loot Boxes. Game Rant. https://gamerant.com/australia-loot-boxes-rules-gambling/

40. Dählen, M. (2023, September 11). Kina forbyr mer enn to timer skjerm for barn og unge. Er det lurt? [China bans more than two hours of screen time for children and young people. Is that smart?]. Forskning.no. https://forskning.no/barn-og-ungdom-teknologi/kina-forbyr-mer-enn-to-timer-skjerm-for-barn-og-unge-er-det-lurt/2247685

41. Maynak. (2023, September 7). China’s restrictive gaming hours policy may be ineffective: Study. G2G News. https://g2g.news/gaming/chinas-restrictive-gaming-hours-policy-may-be-ineffective-study/

42. 이원용 [Lee, W.] (2023, September 6). 中 셧다운제 '유명무실'…과몰입 게이머 오히려 증가 [China's shutdown system 'famous office'... The number of overly immersed gamers is actually increasing]. 글로벌이코노믹 [Global Economics]. https://www.g-enews.com/article/ICT/2023/09/202309051641304447c5fa75ef86_1

43. Çitak, E. (2023, September 6). China's restrictions haven't changed public’s gaming behaviour: Report. ghacks. https://www.ghacks.net/2023/09/06/china-gaming-restrictions-are-not-working/

44. Gadgets Now. (2023, September 6). China's restrictions haven't changed public’s gaming behaviour: Report. Gadgets Now, The Times of India. https://www.gadgetsnow.com/gaming/chinas-restrictions-havent-changed-publics-gaming-behaviour-report/articleshow/103439752.cms

45. Pinto, M. (2023, September 6). Jovens chineses contornam as regras de horas de jogo com contas duplas e VPNs [Young Chinese people bypass gaming hours rules with dual accounts and VPNs]. Pplware. https://pplware.sapo.pt/jogos/jovens-chineses-contornam-as-regras-de-horas-de-jogo-com-contas-duplas-e-vpns/

46. Murty, M. (2023, September 6). China: Gaming Restrictions Might Not Have Changed Youth Behaviour in Reducing Total Playtimes, Says Latest Research. IGN India. https://in.ign.com/india/193471/news/china-gaming-restrictions-might-not-have-changed-youth-behaviour-in-reducing-total-playtimes

47. Thubron, R. (2023, September 5). Study suggests China's online gaming restrictions might not be achieving intended results. TechSpot. https://www.techspot.com/news/100030-study-suggests-china-online-gaming-restrictions-might-not.html

48. Slabczynski, J. (2023, September 5). A review of responsible gambling features offered by crypto-based gambling sites. The WAGER, 28(9). https://basisonline.org/2023/09/05/review-responsible-gambling-features-crypto-based-gambling-sites/

49. Stanton, R. (2023, September 4). China's gaming restrictions are an 'ineffective policy' that hasn't cut playtime. PC Gamer. https://www.pcgamer.com/chinas-gaming-restrictions-are-an-ineffective-policy-that-hasnt-cut-playtime/

50. Srp, H. (2023, August 20). Přísná čínská opatření proti hráčům nemají pozitivní efekt, ukazuje studie [China's strict measures against gamers have no positive effect, study shows]. iDNES.cz. https://www.idnes.cz/hry/novinky/cina-omezeni-hry-zavislost-wow.A230818_105154_bw-novinky_srp

51. University of Southern Denmark / Syddansk Universitet. (2023, August 17). No evidence of reduction in heavy gaming following Chinese playtime mandates / Ingen tegn på reduktion i spilletid efter kinesiske spilletidsmandater. University of Southern Denmark / Syddansk Universitet. https://www.sdu.dk/en/forskning/sdumetaverselab/news/noevidenceofreductioninheavygamingfollowingchineseplaytimemandates / https://www.sdu.dk/da/forskning/sdumetaverselab/news/noevidenceofreductioninheavygamingfollowingchineseplaytimemandates

52. Irish Legal News. (2023, August 16). Chinese video game law failing to cut gaming hours. Irish Legal News. https://www.irishlegal.com/articles/chinese-video-game-law-failing-to-cut-gaming-hours

53. Scottish Legal News. (2023, August 16). Chinese video game law failing to cut gaming hours. Scottish Legal News. https://www.scottishlegal.com/articles/chinese-video-game-law-failing-to-cut-gaming-hours

54. Brunning, J., Cropper, L., & Lanois, P. (2023, August 16). 【ACADEMY】英国における新しいルートボックスの透明性ガイダンス - それはゲームを変えるか [[ACADEMY] New Loot Box Transparency Guidance in the UK – Will It Change the Game?]. GamesIndustry.biz Japan Edition, 4Gamer.net. https://jp.gamesindustry.biz/article/2308/23081501/

55. Cotterill, J. (2023, August 15). Legal Update; Loot Boxes. Is the UK betting on self regulation?. Eaton Smith Solicitors. https://www.eatonsmith.co.uk/news/loot-boxes-self-regulation/.

56. Bodnar, B. (2023, August 15). La limite de temps de jeu vidéo en Chine ne parvient pas encore à briser le gaming [China's video game time limit fails to break gaming yet]. Numerama. https://www.numerama.com/pop-culture/1473620-la-limite-de-temps-de-jeu-video-en-chine-ne-parvient-pas-encore-a-briser-le-gaming.html.

57. GameLook. (2023, August 15). 老外也关注？“中国最严游戏监管”研究论文登上《自然》子刊 [Foreigners also pay attention? "China's most stringent game regulation" research paper published in the sub-journal of "Nature"]. GameLook. http://www.gamelook.com.cn/2023/08/525286.

58. Singh, Y. (2023, August 14). Researchers question the efficiency of Chinese game time restriction policy. GamingonPhone. https://gamingonphone.com/news/researchers-question-the-efficiency-of-chinese-game-time-restriction-policy/.

59. Indo-Asian News Service (IANS). (2023, August 14). Uzaludan zakon: mladi Kinezi ne skidaju se s računala [Futile law: young Chinese do not get off their computers]. Daijiworld / Indo-Asian News Service (IANS). https://www.daijiworld.com/news/newsDisplay?newsID=1110029 / https://www.ians.in/detail/researchers-find-no-evidence-that-play-time-limits-for-minors-in-china-reduce-longer-play--20230814182706

60. Smrekar, M. (2023, August 14). Uzaludan zakon: mladi Kinezi ne skidaju se s računala [Futile law: young Chinese do not get off their computers]. BUG.hr. https://www.bug.hr/istrazivanja/uzaludan-zakon-mladi-kinezi-ne-skidaju-se-s-racunala-34961.

61. Jarrett, M. (2023, August 14). Study finds China’s restrictions have not. Dao Insights. https://daoinsights.com/news/study-finds-chinas-restrictions-have-not-reduced-excessive-gaming/.

62. Brunning, J., Cropper, L., & Lanois, P. (2023, August 14). New Loot Box Transparency Guidance in the UK – is it game-changing?. GamesIndustry.biz / Fieldfisher. https://www.gamesindustry.biz/new-loot-box-transparency-guidance-in-the-uk-is-it-game-changing / https://www.fieldfisher.com/en/insights/new-loot-box-transparency-guidance-in-the-uk-is-it-game-changing.

63. University of Southern Denmark. (2023, August 14). Is it unhealthy for children and young people to spend hours and hours in front of phones, tablets and computer monitors playing video games and scrolling social media? And if so, what can we do about it?…. Faculty of Engineering, University of Southern Denmark. https://www.linkedin.com/feed/update/urn%3Ali%3Aactivity%3A7096767780435185664/.

64. Burton, A. (2023, August 14). Chinese Playtime Restrictions Didn't Make Teenagers Play Less. 80 Level. https://80.lv/articles/chinese-playtime-restrictions-didn-t-make-teenagers-play-less/.

65. Shen, X. (2023, August 14). Researchers question the effectiveness of China’s game time restrictions for minors in reducing heavy play. South China Morning Post (SCMP) / Bangkok Post / The Star. https://www.scmp.com/tech/policy/article/3230938/researchers-question-effectiveness-chinas-game-time-restrictions-minors-reducing-heavy-play / https://www.bangkokpost.com/world/2629295/researchers-question-the-effectiveness-of-chinas-game-time-restrictions-for-minors-in-reducing-heavy-play / https://www.thestar.com.my/aseanplus/aseanplus-news/2023/08/14/researchers-question-the-effectiveness-of-chinas-game-time-restrictions-for-minors-in-reducing-heavy-play.

66. ugmbbc. (2023, August 13). 影响数十亿小时却收效甚微 新研究质疑电子游戏限玩政策 [Chinese restrictions on children's screen time: are they really needed?]. cnBeta. https://hot.cnbeta.com.tw/articles/game/1376663.htm.

67. Redazione Adnkronos [Adnkronos editorial staff]. (2023, August 13). Restrizioni cinesi al tempo su schermo dei bambini: servono davvero? [Chinese restrictions on children's screen time: are they really needed?]. Adnkronos. https://www.adnkronos.com/tecnologia/restrizioni-cinesi-al-tempo-su-schermo-dei-bambini-servono-davvero_HU3Ow2DzOkFfIrO5VA4AO.

68. Sci Tech Daily. (2023, August 12). Billions of Hours, Little Change: New Study Questions Video Game Restrictions. Sci Tech Daily. https://scitechdaily.com/billions-of-hours-little-change-new-study-questions-video-game-restrictions/.

69. Johnson, D. (2023, August 12). China’s Curfews on Video Game Playing Show No Effect on Heavy Gaming, Study Finds. Fagen Wasanni Technologies. https://fagenwasanni.com/news/chinas-curfews-on-video-game-playing-show-no-effect-on-heavy-gaming-study-finds/177964/.

70. Game Mobile. (2023, August 12). Việc giới hạn độ tuổi chơi game ở Trung Quốc tỏ ra không hiệu quả [The age limit for gaming in China proved ineffective]. Game4V. https://game4v.com/viec-gioi-han-do-tuoi-choi-game-o-trung-quoc-to-ra-khong-hieu-qua-971896.g4v.

71. Legendo Games. (2023, August 11). Navigating the Crossroads of Control and Freedom. Legendo Games. https://www.pocketgamer.biz/week-that-was/82176/week-in-views-what-caught-our-eyes-in-the-last-seven-days-5692206/.

72. Pocket Gamer Staff. (2023, August 11). Week in Views - What caught our eyes in the last seven days. PocketGamer.biz. https://www.pocketgamer.biz/week-that-was/82176/week-in-views-what-caught-our-eyes-in-the-last-seven-days-5692206/.

73. Nytko, O., & Wator, J. (2023, August 11). Twitch walczy z hazardem. Polscy streamerzy wstrzymali oddech [Twitch fights against gambling. Polish streamers held their breath]. Spider's Web. https://spidersweb.pl/plus/2023/08/twitch-keydrop-hellcase-steam.

74. Martin, S. (2023, August 11). China’s relationship with video games is interesting, to say the least…. University of York. https://www.york.ac.uk/news-and-events/news/2023/research/effectiveness-video-gameplay-restrictions/.

75. Anderer, J. (2023, August 11). Should government enforce video game limits on kids? Study finds it probably won’t work. Study Finds. https://studyfinds.org/government-video-games-kids/.

76. Campbell, C. (2023, August 11). China’s control of gaming ‘ineffective’. GameDaily.biz. https://www.gamedaily.biz/chinas-control-of-gaming-ineffective/.

77. Cai, M. (2023, August 11). China’s relationship with video games is interesting, to say the least…. LinkedIn. https://www.linkedin.com/feed/update/urn:li:activity:7095768121768095744/.

78. Rees, L. (2023, August 11). China’s game restrictions are ineffective in cutting down on playtime. PocketGamer.biz. https://www.pocketgamer.biz/news/82173/chinas-game-restrictions-are-ineffective-in-cutting-down-on-playtime/.

79. Ahmed, W. (2023, August 11). CHINA’S STRICT LAWS ON GAMING INEFFECTIVE IN CURBING EXCESSIVE GAMING, RESEARCH FINDS. Esports.net. https://www.esports.net/news/china-gaming-laws-ineffective-in-curbing-excessive-gaming/.

80. 爆裂真菌 [Explosive-Fungus]. (2023, August 11). 海外研究者：我国未成年“限游令”未能减少过度游戏 [Overseas researchers: my country's "restricted travel order" for minors failed to reduce excessive gaming]. 3DMGAME. https://www.3dmgame.com/news/202308/3875245.html.

81. Wagner, P. (2023, August 11). Chinesische Regulierung gegen Gamingsucht bei Jugendlichen wirkungslos [Chinese regulation against gaming addiction among young people ineffective]. GamesMarkt. https://www.gamesmarkt.de/business/studie-chinesische-regulierung-gegen-gamingsucht-bei-jugendlichen-wirkungslos-6f4af5fb93041741e9fae980861fd831

82. De Montfort University (2023, August 11). Groundbreaking big data research challenges effectiveness of gaming bans. De Montfort University. https://www.dmu.ac.uk/about-dmu/news/2023/august/groundbreaking-big-data-research-challenges-effectiveness-of-gaming-bans.aspx

83. Carter, J. (2023, August 10). Research indicates China's playtime limitations are "ineffective". Game Developer. https://www.gamedeveloper.com/culture/research-indicates-china-s-playtime-limitations-are-ineffective-

84. Stephenson, A. (2023, August 10). China’s Video Game Curfews Fail to Curb Heavy Gaming, Study Finds. Game Is Hard. https://gameishard.gg/news/chinas-video-game-limits-for-children-havent-cut-heavy-gaming/17305/

85. Sinclair, B. (2023, August 10). Researchers find China's game time limits ineffective in reducing excessive play. GamesIndustry.biz. https://www.gamesindustry.biz/researchers-find-chinas-game-time-limits-ineffective-in-reducing-excessive-play

86. Stokel-Walker, C. (2023, August 10). China’s video-game limits for children haven’t cut heavy gaming. New Scientist. https://www.newscientist.com/article/2387005-chinas-video-game-limits-for-children-havent-cut-heavy-gaming/

87. Phys.org. (2023, August 10). Effectiveness of video gameplay restrictions questioned in new study. Phys.org. https://phys.org/news/2023-08-effectiveness-video-gameplay-restrictions.html

88. Kopecký, K.. (2023, July 28). Rizika spojená s tzv. loot boxy [Risks associated with so-called loot boxes]. E-Bezpečí [E-Safety]. https://www.e-bezpeci.cz/index.php/rizikove-jevy-spojene-s-online-komunikaci/online-zavislosti/3443-rizika-spojena-s-tzv-loot-boxy

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90. BBC Newsround. (2023, July 21). Loot boxes: Gaming companies plan to reduce 'problem gambling' for kids. BBC Newsround. https://www.bbc.co.uk/newsround/66261092 [after corrections that I instigated]

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102. Cesaerea, J. (2023, July 8). Ditentang Enam Partai! Pemerintah Belanda Akan Banned Loot Box Gacha Dalam Game! [Opposed by Six Parties! The Dutch Government Will Banned Loot Box Gacha in Game!]. Kotak Game. https://www.kotakgame.com/berita/detail/99708/Ditentang-Enam-Partai-Pemerintah-Belanda-Akan-Banned-Loot-Box-Gacha-Dalam-Game

103. 9Gate. (2023, July 7). Tính năng Loot box có thể bị cấm vĩnh viễn khỏi các trò chơi điện tử tại EU? [Can the Loot box feature be permanently banned from video games in the EU?]. 9Gate. https://www.9gate.net/tin-game/cong-dong/tinh-nang-loot-box-co-the-bi-cam-vinh-vien-khoi-cac-tro-choi-dien-tu-tai-eu-23476.html

104. Tran, H. (2023, July 7). Quốc gia nào muốn cấm vĩnh viễn loot box khỏi các trò chơi điện tử? [Which country wants to permanently ban loot boxes from video games?]. Mọt Game Mobile. https://motgame.vn/quoc-gia-nao-muon-cam-vinh-vien-loot-box-khoi-cac-tro-choi-dien-tu-p1276795.html

105. Kuhlman, V. (2023, July 6). Holland vil forbyde lootboxes [The Netherlands will ban lootboxes]. Ekstra Bladet. https://ekstrabladet.dk/forbrug/Teknologi/holland-vil-forbyde-lootboxes/9847449.

106. Musters, M. (2023, July 6). Nederlandse overheid wil lootboxes in games geheel verbieden [The Dutch government wants to completely ban loot boxes in games]. Gamer.nl. https://gamer.nl/nieuws/overig/archief/nederlandse-overheid-wil-lootboxes-in-games-geheel-verbieden/.

107. Nguyễn, H.T. (2023, July 6). Hà Lan quyết định loại bỏ tính năng Loot box ra khỏi các trò chơi tại đất nước này [The Netherlands decided to remove the loot box feature from the games in this country]. Lag.vn. https://lag.vn/tin/game-online/ha-lan-quyet-dinh-loai-bo-tinh-nang-loot-box-ra-khoi-cac-tro-choi-tai-dat-nuoc-nay.html.

108. Gibbs, E. (2023, July 6). The Netherlands Plans Total Ban on Video Game Loot Boxes. Casino.org. https://www.casino.org/news/the-netherlands-plans-total-ban-on-video-game-loot-boxes/.

109. MGN Esports. (2023, July 6). Độc lạ quốc gia châu Âu muốn cấm việc quay thưởng trong game [Strangely, the European country wants to ban the drawing of prizes in the game]. MGN Esports. https://mgn.vn/doc-la-quoc-gia-chau-au-muon-cam-viec-quay-thuong-trong-game-d32703.html.

110. Andi. (2023, July 6). Pemerintah Belanda Akan Melarang Lootbox di Video Game Karena Dianggap Gambling [The Dutch Government Will Ban Lootboxes in Video Games Because They Are Considered Gambling]. Gamebrott. https://gamebrott.com/pemerintah-belanda-akan-melarang-lootbox.

111. GameLook. (2023, July 6). EA上诉胜诉后，荷兰政府恼羞成怒？或立法全面禁止游戏开宝箱 [After EA won the appeal, the Dutch government became angry? Or legislate to completely ban games from opening treasure chests]. GameLook. http://www.gamelook.com.cn/2023/07/522616.

112. Moffa, A. (2023, July 5). LOOT BOX SULLA VIA DEL BAN IN OLANDA: PIANI PER REGOLAMENTARE GLI ACQUISTI IN-GAME [LOOT BOX ON THE WAY TO THE BAN IN THE NETHERLANDS: PLANS TO REGULATE IN-GAME PURCHASES]. DRCOMMODORE.it. https://www.drcommodore.it/2023/07/05/loot-box-ban-olanda/.

113. Procida, M. (2023, July 5). L’OLANDA È PRONTA A BLOCCARE LE LOOT BOX NEI VIDEOGIOCHI [HOLLAND IS READY TO BLOCK LOOT BOXES IN VIDEO GAMES]. VideoGiochItalia.it. https://videogiochitalia.it/olanda-vuole-bloccare-loot-box-videogiochi/.

114. Arts, N. (2023, July 5). Nederlandse regering uit op verbod op lootboxes [Dutch government to ban loot boxes]. Power Unlimited. https://pu.nl/artikelen/nieuws/nederlandse-regering-uit-op-verbod-op-lootboxes/.

115. 樓菀玲 [Lou, W.] (2023, July 5). 轉蛋遊戲慘了！荷蘭擬禁止戰利品箱　認定是賭博：會上癮還會破壞家庭 [Bad news for gashapon game! The Netherlands proposes to ban loot boxes as gambling: it will be addictive and destroy families]. ETtoday新聞雲. https://game.ettoday.net/article/2534200.htm.

116. Freek. (2023, July 5). België gidsland? Nederlandse regering onderzoekt verbod op lootboxes [Belgium guide country? The Dutch government is investigating a ban on loot boxes]. Gamerverse. https://gamerverse.be/nieuws/belgie-gidsland-nederlandse-regering-onderzoekt-verbod-op-lootboxes/.

117. Corumba, D. (2023, July 5). Governo holandês quer banir lootboxes em jogos permanentemente [Dutch government wants to ban lootboxes in games permanently]. Adrenaline.com.br. https://www.adrenaline.com.br/games/governo-holandes-quer-banir-lootboxes-em-jogos-permanentemente/.

118. Grabowski, A. (2023, July 5). Holenderski rząd zamierza całkowicie zakazać stosowania lootboxów w grach wideo [The Dutch government intends to completely ban the use of lootboxes in video games]. GAMESGURU. https://gamesguru.pl/holenderski-rzad-zamierza-calkowicie-zakazac-stosowania-lootboxow-w-grach-wideo/.

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123. Game Mobile. (2023, July 5). Quốc gia muốn cấm vĩnh viễn tính năng mở hộp may mắn trong game [The country wants to permanently ban the lucky box opening feature in the game]. Game4V. https://game4v.com/quoc-gia-muon-cam-vinh-vien-tinh-nang-mo-hop-may-man-trong-game-966162.g4v.

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129. Ampoloquio, R. (2023, July 4). Netherlands seeks blanket ban on loot boxes. Xfire. https://www.xfire.com/netherlands-seeks-ban-loot-boxes/.

130. Beverungen, J. (2023, July 4). Eines von Deutschlands Nachbarländern strebt Verbot von Lootboxen an: Diese Spiele könnte es treffen [One of Germany's neighboring countries is aiming to ban loot boxes: These games could be affected]. Mein-MMO.de. https://mein-mmo.de/niederlande-lootboxen-verbot-plan/.

131. Harrold, K. (2023, July 4). Loot boxes set to be completely banned in new government action. GAMINGbible. https://www.gamingbible.com/news/loot-boxes-set-be-completely-banned-government-action-934793-20230704.

132. Mastergame. (2023, July 4). Paesi Bassi: governo pronto ad abolire le "casse premio" nei videogiochi [Netherlands: Government ready to abolish "reward boxes" in video games]. Mastergame, Mediaset TGcom24. https://www.tgcom24.mediaset.it/mastergame/news/olanda-casse-premio-loot-box_66766814-202302k.shtml.

133. Noteboom, B. (2023, July 4). NEDERLANDSE REGERING WIL LOOTBOX-VERBOD [DUTCH GOVERNMENT WANTS LOOT BOX BAN]. Gameliner. https://gameliner.nl/nieuws/nederlandse-regering-wil-lootbox-verbod/45935.

134. Leoni, D. (2023, July 4). LOOT BOX E CASSE PREMIO RISCHIANO IL BAN DEFINITIVO DALL'OLANDA [LOOT BOXES AND PRIZE CHESTS RISK THE DEFINITIVE BAN FROM HOLLAND]. Everyeye.it. https://www.everyeye.it/notizie/loot-box-casse-premio-rischiano-ban-definitivoolanda-658140.html.

135. Helenius, T. (2023, July 4). Nederländerna försöker förbjuda lootlådor i spel [The Netherlands is trying to ban loot boxes in games]. FZ.se. https://www.fz.se/nyhet/294439-nederlanderna-forsoker-forbjuda-lootlador-i-spel

136. Tagliaferri, S. (2023, July 3). Casse premio, Paesi Bassi verso il bando completo dai videogiochi [Cash prizes, the Netherlands towards the complete ban on video games]. Multiplayer.it. https://multiplayer.it/notizie/casse-premio-olanda-verso-bando-completo-videogiochi.html.

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139. Delgado, M. (2023, July 3). Países Bajos confirma su intención de prohibir las cajas de botín en videojuegos [The Netherlands confirms its intention to ban loot boxes in video games]. Vandal, El Español. https://vandal.elespanol.com/noticia/1350763633/paises-bajos-confirma-su-intencion-de-prohibir-las-cajas-de-botin-en-videojuegos/.

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142. Wallace, H. (2023, June 28). Spanish Lawmakers Set to Implement Stricter Regulation of Video Games’ Loot Boxes to Protect Minors. CasinoGamesPro. https://www.casinogamespro.com/2023/06/28/spanish-lawmakers-set-to-implement-stricter-regulation-of-video-games-loot-boxes-to-protect-minors.

143. McDonald, E. (2023, June 27). Spain To Impose Controls On Loot Boxes With Total Ban Considered. Legit Gambling. https://www.legitgambling.com/news/spain-to-impose-controls-on-loot-boxes-with-total-ban-considered/.

144. Menmuir, T. (2023, June 27). Spain calls for public order on loot boxes. Sports Betting Community (SBC) News. https://sbcnews.co.uk/europe/2023/06/27/spain-public-loot-boxes/.

145. Joc Privat. (2023, June 26). Un experto en 'cajas botín' o 'lootboxes' de la Universidad de Copenhague acude al Consejo Asesor de Juego Responsable [An expert in 'loot boxes' or 'lootboxes' from the University of Copenhagen attends the Responsible Gaming Advisory Council]. Joc Privat. https://www.jocprivat.com/noticias/espana/17553-un-experto-en-cajas-botin-o-lootboxes-de-la-universidad-de-copenhague-acude-al-consejo-asesor-de-juego-responsable.

146. Gioconews. (2023, June 25). Loot box dei videogiochi, la Spagna si prepara a disciplinarle [Video game loot boxes, Spain is preparing to regulate them]. Gioconews. https://www.gioconews.it/news/videogame/loot-box-dei-videogiochi-la-spagna-si-prepara-a-regolamentarle.aspx.

147. INFOPLAY. (2023, June 23). La DGOJ celebra en el Ministerio de Sanidad la reunión del Consejo Asesor de Juego Responsable [The DGOJ holds the meeting of the Responsible Gaming Advisory Council at the Ministry of Health]. INFOPLAY. https://www.infoplay.info/es/2023-06-23/la-dgoj-celebra-en-el-ministerio-de-sanidad-la-reunion-del-consejo-asesor-de-juego-responsable/24465/noticia/.

148. Gaming Intelligence Español. (2023, June 23). ESPAÑA PIDE OPINIÓN A UN EXPERTO EN VIDEOJUEGOS SOBRE LAS CAJAS DE BOTÍN [SPAIN ASKS A VIDEO GAME EXPERT FOR HIS OPINION ON LOOT BOXES]. Gaming Intelligence Español. https://www.gamingintelligence.com/es/legal/regulaciones/53813-espana-cajas-botin/.

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152. Dastoor, V. (2023, May 28). FIFA 23 Called Out For Selling Loot Boxes While Removing Ivan Toney Over Gambling. The Gamer. https://www.thegamer.com/fifa-23-selling-loot-boxes-removed-ivan-toney-over-gambling/.

153. Voxel. (2023, May 28). Activision recebe multa tão baixa que não dá para comprar um Uno usado [Activision fined so low you can't buy a used Uno]. Voxel, TecMundo. https://www.tecmundo.com.br/voxel/264567-activision-recebe-multa-tao-baixa-nao-comprar-uno-usado.htm.

154. Cagnard, M. (2023, May 28). Activision-Blizzard se prend une amende, Nintendo attaqué en justice : les news business de la semaine [Activision-Blizzard gets fined, Nintendo sued: business news of the week]. Jeux vidéo. https://www.jeuxvideo.com/news/1753609/activision-blizzard-se-prend-une-amende-nintendo-attaque-en-justice-les-news-business-de-la-semaine.htm.

155. Brückle, M. (2023, May 27). Diablo Immortal: Bei diesem Lootbox-Urteil lacht sich Blizzard wohl kaputt [Diablo Immortal: Blizzard laughs at this loot box verdict]. Buffed.de. https://buffed.de/Diablo-Immortal-Spiel-62024/News/Urteil-Lootbox-1420651/.

156. Marasigan, M. (2023, May 27). ACTIVISION BLIZZARD FINED BY PEGI OVER NON-DISCLOSURE OF LOOTBOXES IN DIABLO IMMORTAL. MMOS.com. https://mmos.com/news/diablo-immortal-activision-blizzard-pegi-fine.

157. Barysz, S. (2023, May 26). Activision Blizzard "dotkliwie" ukarane. Za tę kwotę można kupić Passata B6 [Activision Blizzard "severely" punished. For this amount you can buy a Passat B6]. Polygamia. https://polygamia.pl/activision-blizzard-dotkliwie-ukarane-za-te-kwote-mozna-kupic-passata-b6,6902141283994240a.

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161. Shvets, A. (2023, May 25). Activision Blizzard и Plaion заплатили штраф за неверное описание лутбоксов [Activision Blizzard and Plaion Pay Penalty for Incorrect Description of Loot Boxes]. VK Play. https://media.vkplay.ru/news/2023-05-25/activision-blizzard-zaplatila-shtraf-za-nalichie-lutboksov-v-diablo-immortal/.

162. Rosa, V. (2023, May 25). Activision Blizzard é multada na europa, mas valor ridiculamente baixo vira motivo de piada [Activision Blizzard is fined in Europe, but ridiculously low value becomes a joke]. IGN Brazil. https://br.ign.com/diablo-immortal/109289/news/activision-blizzard-e-multada-na-europa-mas-valor-ridiculamente-baixo-vira-motivo-de-piada.

163. Guru. (2023, May 25). Diablo Immortal ukarane za lootboxy. Blizzard musi zapłacić “potężną” karę [Diablo Immortal punished for lootboxes. Blizzard has to pay a "heavy" fine]. MMORPG.org.pl. https://mmorpg.org.pl/news/zobacz/diablo-immortal-ukarane-za-lootboxy-blizzard-musi-zaplacic-%E2%80%9Cpotezna%E2%80%9D-kare.

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165. Groth-Andersen, M. (2023, May 25). Activision Blizzard og Plaion får bøder af PEGI for at holde loot boxes hemmeligt [Activision Blizzard and Plaion fined by PEGI for keeping loot boxes secret]. Gamereactor Danmark. https://www.gamereactor.dk/activision-blizzard-og-plaion-far-boder-af-pegi-for-at-holde-loot-boxes-hemmeligt-1190093/.

166. Zangrandi, A. (2023, May 25). Il PEGI ha multato Activision Blizzard e Plaion per non aver comunicato la presenza di loot box in Diablo Immortal e Hunt: Showdown [PEGI fined Activision Blizzard and Plaion for not communicating the presence of loot boxes in Diablo Immortal and Hunt: Showdown]. GamingTalker. https://www.gamingtalker.it/notizie/115091/pegi-multa-activision-blizzard-plaion-loot-box/.

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