Beware of Cost Trap: "Lootbox" - The Red-Greens call for prohibiting video games for minors.
The red-green government in the state is planning stricter regulations for video games, aiming to better safeguard children and young adults. They may even restrict minors from playing games altogether.
Loot boxes, these digital resource providers charging a fee, are prevalent in many popular games like "Castle Clash," "Counter-Strike," "EA Sports FC," and "Clash of Clans." These boxes can lead to significant expenses for players through frequent purchases, often costing less than one euro, but quickly adding up to significant sums. The contents of these boxes are unknown to the players, prompting \~25-year-old Green Party member Pascal Leddin to say, "This is nothing more than an online casino."
This uncertainty causes an "endless spiral of disappointment," which can potentially escalate into a gambling addiction. Leddin criticized game developers for their "manipulative practice." Dennis True (35, SPD) shared similar views, stating, "Players are enticed to spend more and more money."
Immunity member Katharina Jensen (38, CDU) insisted, "It's our responsibility to prevent youngsters from falling into a financial snare." AfD's Vanessa Behrendt (40) supports regulations, claiming, "Loot boxes have the same neurological impact as gambling, but they're not considered gambling."
The state parliament is hoping to initiate further cross-party discussions on how to enhance child protection, considering that games with "loot boxes" might only be released for players aged 18 or older.
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Source: symclub.org
