Call for child protections as most gamers manipulated
Update: 2025-05-22
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The report found 'dark patterns' in online games, that can trick players out of money or data. Photo: Dean Lewins/AAP PHOTOSAlmost every Australian who plays digital games has been manipulated by gambling-like tricks that forced them to hand over money or personal data, but there's little incentive for the industry to clean up its act.SALE ON NOW! Tap into unlimited access or signup to continue readingAll articles from our website & appThe digital version of Today's PaperBreaking news alerts direct to your inboxInteractive Crosswords, Sudoku and TriviaAll articles from the other in your areaAustralians spend about $4 billion a year on gaming, which is more than streaming services, films or music, however a regulation "black spot" means there's no way for anyone to report gaming harms.The manipulative tactics, known as dark patterns, are not in every game but 95 per cent of players have encountered them at least once, according to a report from the Consumer Policy Research Centre and Mo...
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