Technology
Dutch judge rules that EA should be fined €500k every week until it removes FIFA loot boxes – Video Games Chronicle
FUT had been deemed in violation of gambling rules…
This article was updated at 12:05 GMT.The Netherlands Gaming Authority will be allowed to fine Electronic Arts 500,000 every week it sells loot boxes in FIFA Ultimate Team, after the feature was deemed in violation of gambling rules.
The decision was approved by the court of The Hague on Thursday, following a lengthy legal battle between the Gaming Authority and EA.
The independent body ruled in 2018 that FIFAs Ultimate Team Packs mechanic was in violation of its Gambling Act, and suggested the…
-
General20 hours agoFrom jackaroo to ‘Golden Tonsils’ radio titan: the life and career of John Laws
-
General11 hours agoAFL gives teams finishing 10th chance to win premiership through wildcard round in finals
-
General24 hours agoMajority of Australia’s first Ashes Test squad to feature in Sheffield Shield round four
-
General7 hours agoPrincess Anne remembers Porepunkah police officers in wreath-laying ceremony in Melbourne