FTC Imposes $20 Million Fine on Cognosphere for Misleading Loot Box Practices
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has fined Cognosphere, the publisher behind popular games like Genshin Impact, $20 million. The penalty comes as a result of allegations that the company misled users,
Genshin Impact developer fined $20M over Loot Boxes and privacy violations
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has imposed a $20 million fine on Cognosphere, the U.S. subsidiary of Chinese gaming developer miHoYo, for deceptive marketing practices and violations of child privacy laws.
'Genshin Impact' publisher settles US charges of violating children's privacy
Cognosphere, the publisher of anime-style fantasy video game "Genshin Impact," has agreed to pay $20 million to settle U.S. Federal Trade Commission allegations that the company violated a children's privacy law.
Genshin Impact Developer Agrees to $20 Million Settlement Over Lootbox Deception
The developer behind the popular video game Genshin Impact, Cognosphere Pte. Ltd., has agreed to a $20 million settlement with the
Genshin Impact Publisher Hit With $20M FTC Fine for Marketing Loot Boxes to Children
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) announced that companies misleading players about the “true cost of in-game transactions” will be “held accountable.”
Hoyoverse is facing a $20M fine over its loot box mechanics
HoYoverse, publisher of the popular gacha game Genshin Impact, has agreed to pay a $20 million fine and change its marketing practices. The Latest Tech News, Delivered to Your Inbox
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Cognosphere to pay $20m to settle FTC complaint on Genshin Impact
Genshin Impact distributor Cognosphere has agreed to pay $20 million to settle charges made by the US Federal Trade ...
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Genshin Impact Maker to Pay $20 Million FTC Fine Over Gacha System
Genshin Impact maker Cognosphere – which conducts business as HoYoverse – has agreed to pay a $20 million fine to the Federal ...
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Genshin Impact maker fined $20m over ‘deceptive’ loot boxes and child privacy violation
Genshin Impact maker Cognosphere will pay a $20 million fine and change how it sells loot boxes in order to settle charges ...
Genshin Impact’s developer to pay $20 million fine to settle FTC charges
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FTC Penalizes Genshin Impact For “Deceiving Children” With $ 20 Million Fine, Monetization To Change
“Genshin Impact deceived children, teens, and other players into spending hundreds of dollars on prizes they stood little ...
Genshin Impact maker agrees to pay $20m in FTC case accusing it of violating children's privacy and deceiving players
ORIGINAL STORY 17/01/25 UK: Genshin Impact maker HoYoverse has agreed to pay $20m to settle a complaint - filed by the US ...
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Cognosphere Agrees to $20 Million FTC Settlement Over Children's Privacy Violation
Cognosphere, the publisher of 'Genshin Impact', will pay $20 million to settle FTC allegations of children's privacy law violations. It will also introduce age-gate and parental consent mechanisms to ...
Video Game Distributor Fined $32 Million For Misleading Players
Singaporean video game distributor Cognosphere has been slapped with a US$20 million (A$32 million) fine to settle a claim ...