Genshin Impact’s developer to pay $20 million fine to settle FTC charges
The Federal Trade Commission announced on Friday that Genshin Impact developer Cognosphere has agreed to a $20 million settlement and several restrictions on how it sells its loot boxes and manages children’s personal data.
Genshin Impact maker fined $20M over loot box deception
The FTC penalized the Genshin Impact developer for misleading marketing around loot boxes and breaching child privacy laws.
Genshin Impact Developer Agrees to $20 Million Settlement Over Lootbox Deception
The developer behind the popular video game Genshin Impact, Cognosphere Pte. Ltd., has agreed to a $20 million settlement with the
Hoyoverse is facing a $20M fine over its loot box mechanics
HoYoverse, publisher of the popular gacha game Genshin Impact, has agreed to pay a $20 million fine and change its marketing practices.
FTC cracks down on Genshin Impact gacha loot box practices
Genshin Impact developer Cognosphere (aka Hoyoverse) has agreed to a $20 million settlement with the U.S. Federal Trade Commission (FTC) over its gacha loot box monetization and is now banned from selling them to teens under the age of sixteen without parental consent.
Genshin Impact developer to pay $20M fine to US Federal Trade Commission over loot box violations
The company will pay, and make changes to its disclosures
Genshin Impact Developer Banned From Selling Lootboxes To Minors
Genshin Impact developer Cognosphere has agreed to pay the FTC $20m in fines for selling lootboxes to minors in a new settlement
Genshin Impact Publisher Hit With $20M Fine for Marketing Loot Boxes to Children
The FTC's complaint alleges that Singapore-based Cognosphere deceived children and other users about the real costs of in-game transactions and the odds of obtaining rare prizes.
FTC Imposes $20 Million Fine on Cognosphere for Misleading Loot Box Practices
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has fined Cognosphere, the publisher behind popular games like Genshin Impact, $20 million. The penalty comes as a result of allegations that the company misled users,
FTC fines HoYoverse over Genshin Impact’s gacha mechanics
The maker of the video game Genshin Impact has agreed to pay $20 million and to block children under 16 from making in-game purchases without parental consent,” a press relea
Developer Cognosphere Banned from Selling Loot Boxes to Teens Under 16, Fined $20M By FTC
Today, the United States Federal Trade Commission has published a summary of their case against ‘Genshin Impact’ developer Cognosphere, issuing a $20M USD monetary penalty against “Cognosphere Pte. Ltd” and “Cognosphere LLC”.
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Genshin Impact maker will pay a $20 million fine to settle FTC charges that allege they misled players about lootbox odds
The allegation that Genshin Impact misleads children about the odds of winning "Five-Star Prizes" in part relates to the ...
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Genshin Impact Might Soon Have To Pay You Money
The FTC and HoYoverse are reportedly near a settlement that may send money out to Genshin Impact players over loot boxes.
‘Genshin Impact’ Must Pay $20 Million For Misleading Players About Gacha Spending
Genshin Impact remains one of the most popular gacha games in the world, constantly adding new regions and characters, but ...
Genshin Impact maker agrees to pay $20m in FTC case accusing it of violating children's privacy and deceiving players
Genshin Impact maker HoYoverse has agreed to pay $20m to settle a complaint - filed by the US Department of Justice on ...