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EU opens probe into nine video game companies over virtual currencies
Original: 9 video game companies probed by EU over virtual currencies
The European Union has launched an investigation into nine video game companies over their use of virtual currencies and in-game purchases. Regulators are examining whether premium currency systems obscure real costs and exploit consumers, particularly minors. The move adds to growing global scrutiny of monetization practices in gaming, and industry watchers are awaiting the names of the companies and potential consequences.
Why now: Regulatory scrutiny of in-game virtual currency monetization is a live consumer-protection concern affecting a major global industry.
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