The Federal Trade Commission has Issued a Fine of $245 Million to Epic Games for their "Fortnite Tactics"

[{"selector":"#anim-184b2a6b-4a3a-42d8-8a8d-23030f86b1e1 [data-leaf-element=\"true\"]","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(13.59569582476593%, 0, 0)","translate3d(0%, 0, 0)"]},"delay":0,"duration":4000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(.3,0,.55,1)","fill":"both"}] BY JAMES SCOTT/ March 15, 2023 Learn more

[{"selector":"#anim-75fe2e5a-0392-4433-8c51-b282e7c75b40 [data-leaf-element=\"true\"]","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(12.975698996831811%, 0, 0)","translate3d(0%, 0, 0)"]},"delay":0,"duration":4000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(.3,0,.55,1)","fill":"both"}] A $245 million fine against Epic Games has been decided by the Federal Trade Commission (FTC). Epic Games

[{"selector":"#anim-41874a6e-5722-410b-b601-7579996a612f [data-leaf-element=\"true\"]","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(12.975698996831811%, 0, 0)","translate3d(0%, 0, 0)"]},"delay":0,"duration":4000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(.3,0,.55,1)","fill":"both"}] The fine is a result of Epic adopting what the FTC refers to as "dark patterns to lure gamers into making unnecessary purchases and allow children to rack up unauthorized charges without any parental intervention," according to the FTC. Epic Games

[{"selector":"#anim-b78f8fd8-9047-4cfb-b004-847ca1a117b0 [data-leaf-element=\"true\"]","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(12.975698996831811%, 0, 0)","translate3d(0%, 0, 0)"]},"delay":0,"duration":4000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(.3,0,.55,1)","fill":"both"}] The FTC specifically mentions Fortnite, a hit game from Epic Games. The FTC cited irregular and perplexing button arrangements as examples of dark patterns. Under this setup, players may make purchases by pressing just one button. Epic Games

[{"selector":"#anim-74686694-107d-47ed-8044-b96108142a5e [data-leaf-element=\"true\"]","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(12.975698996831811%, 0, 0)","translate3d(0%, 0, 0)"]},"delay":0,"duration":4000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(.3,0,.55,1)","fill":"both"}] The court ruling claims that the firm made it simple for kids to buy things while playing Fortnite without asking for their parent's permission. Epic Games

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