Genshin Impact
HoYoverse
Genshin Impact is a very popular game. It adds new places and characters all the time. But now, it has a problem with the FTC. The FTC is a group that protects customers. They say Genshin Impact makes money in a bad way.
HoYoverse must pay a fine of $20 million. They did some things that are not okay:
- They marketed the game to children.
- They did not tell kids the real costs of in-game purchases.
- They used tricks to confuse players about spending money.
Now, they have to make changes:
- Kids under 16 need parents’ permission to spend money.
- Personal information of kids under 13 will be deleted.
- Loot boxes must show real money prices.
- They must clearly show odds for winning prizes.
These changes are only for the US. Genshin Impact still makes a lot of money, so the fine is not very big for them.
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FTC/ɛf ti si/noun
Federal Trade Commission; a U.S. agency that works to protect consumers.
Fine/faɪn/noun
A monetary penalty imposed for violation of rules or laws.
Permission/pərˈmɪʃ.ən/noun
Authorization to do something.
Personal Information/ˈpɜːrsənl ˌɪnfərˈmeɪʃən/noun
Data that can be used to identify an individual.
Odds/ɑdz/noun
The likelihood or probability of an event occurring.
Confuse/kənˈfjuz/verb
To make something unclear or difficult to understand.
How much do you know?
What is the main issue Genshin Impact is facing with the FTC?
How much fine does HoYoverse have to pay?
What change must be implemented for kids under 16 according to the FTC?
Which age group's personal information needs to be deleted?
What must loot boxes show according to the new regulations?
Which aspect of spending money must be clearly indicated to players?
Genshin Impact is not a popular game.
Personal information of kids under 16 should be deleted according to the FTC.
HoYoverse must make changes only for the US market.
The fine imposed on HoYoverse is significantly impactful for them.
Genshin Impact can still generate a large revenue despite the imposed fine.
The FTC ensures to protect customers from unfair practices.
HoYoverse must pay a fine of $ million.
Kids under 16 need parents' permission to spend according to the new rules.
Personal information of kids under will be deleted to comply with regulations.
Loot boxes must display real money to inform players.
HoYoverse must clearly show the odds for winning to the players.
These changes are exclusively applicable to the market according to the content.
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