Virtual Legality is a continuing series discussing the law, video games, software, and everything digital, hosted by Richard Hoeg, of the Hoeg Law Business Law Firm (Hoeg Law).
All content for Virtual Legality is the property of Richard Hoeg and is served directly from their servers
with no modification, redirects, or rehosting. The podcast is not affiliated with or endorsed by Podjoint in any way.
Virtual Legality is a continuing series discussing the law, video games, software, and everything digital, hosted by Richard Hoeg, of the Hoeg Law Business Law Firm (Hoeg Law).
FTC Takes on Genshin Impact | Loot Boxes, Dark Patterns, and Legal Showdowns
Virtual Legality
1 hour 16 minutes 4 seconds
9 months ago
FTC Takes on Genshin Impact | Loot Boxes, Dark Patterns, and Legal Showdowns
In this episode, Richard Hoeg examines the FTC's lawsuit against Genshin Impact, focusing on loot boxes and transparency. He discusses the FTC's charges, including concerns over "dark pattern tactics" and COPPA compliance, and the implications for free-to-play games. The episode explores Hoyoverse's business practices, misleading loot box disclosures, and the FTC's authority under sections 5 and 6g. Richard also addresses marketing to children, settlement terms, and the broader impact on the gaming industry, concluding with a look at internal FTC debates.
Virtual Legality
Virtual Legality is a continuing series discussing the law, video games, software, and everything digital, hosted by Richard Hoeg, of the Hoeg Law Business Law Firm (Hoeg Law).
