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Games featuring paid loot boxes will soon receive a mandatory 'M' rating in Australia (www.gamedeveloper.com)
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[-] otp@sh.itjust.works 5 points 1 month ago

I could see it helping.

"I have to inform you that this game is rated M for Mature, and isn't suitable for minors."

"What? It's just football, isn't it?"

"It says this game has gambling that uses real world money."

I don't know how many sales it'd stop, but at least parents would know.

this post was submitted on 19 Sep 2024
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