US fines Genshin Impact game developer miHoYo $20m for alleged deceptive marketing and child privacy violations
Cognosphere, the US subsidiary of Genshin Impact developer miHoYo, agreed to a $20 million settlement over allegations of "deceptive marketing" in the game’s gacha system and violations of child privacy laws.
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 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 Loot Boxes To Minors
Genshin Impact developer Cognosphere has been made to pay $20 million is banned from selling loot boxes to children under 16 without parental consent.
FTC orders Genshin Impact's developer to block young teens from making in-game purchases
Kids and younger teens might soon be unable to play Genshin Impact's gachas. The developer behind the game has agreed to block players under 16 years old from making in-game purchases without parental consent in order to settle a complaint from the Federal Trade Commission.
Genshin Impact fined $20 million by FTC for scamming children with loot boxes
Genshin Impact uses loot boxes to promote in-game purchases and the financial implications were allegedly dangerous for children and teenagers. In a complaint to the FTC, the US DoJ alleged rampant use of misleading and unfair tactics.
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Genshin Impact fans amazed by “majestic” new 4-star character Lan Yan trailer
Lan Yan may be a four-star character, but the care HoYoverse has put into her marketing makes it feel otherwise.
‘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 - Official Lan Yan Character Trailer
Watch the Lan Yan Character Trailer for Genshin Impact, an action RPG developed by HoYoverse. Meet Lan Yan, a new character ...
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Genshin Impact Reveals Most Popular Characters in 2024
An interesting Genshin Impact chart reveals the most popular playable characters of 2024, with two Fontaine units claiming the top spots.
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Genshin Impact new characters in the 5.3 update and beyond
Want to know about new Genshin Impact characters? During each new update, there’s usually at least one brand-new playable character introduced to the roster. They typically appear on event ...
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Nintendo’s Switch 2 has to keep its promise to Genshin Impact fans
With the Switch 2 release looming ever closer, HoYoverse and Nintendo now have the perfect opportunity to address a long-forgotten promise.
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Genshin Impact: Pyro Traveler Kit Revealed
Completing specific quests enhances Pyro abilities and offers constellation points. Genshin Impact's Pyro Traveler is expected to outperform other versions, with hopes for powerful supportive ...