Brazilian court orders game companies to pay R$298m over loot boxes
A court in Brazil’s Federal District ordered international game companies to pay R$298 million over loot boxes, according to the report. The decision also requires measures including age checks, clearer odds information and accessible refund mechanisms; appeals remain possible. The Entertainment Software Association said the industry already uses safeguards and is developing additional protections.
The ruling could require game companies to change age checks, loot-box disclosures and refund processes in Brazil.