Is the end of the loot box near? – GIGA headlines
A new youth protection law is just around the corner. Included for the first time: How a lootbox mechanism in games could soon affect the age rating. So is loot boxing going to be an uproar soon? All that and more in this episode of the GIGA headlines.
Languages:German English
Release:05/24/2016
Platforms:Windows 7, Windows 8, Xbox One, PlayStation 4, Windows 10
Contents
Youth Protection Act: Lootboxes in sight
A new youth protection law is on the way, which among other things also takes care of the loot boxes in games.
in the Bill it is said that “gambling-like elements such as loot boxes Find their way into the creation of criteria and age assessment ”.
That means in good German: If you have to spend money in the game, this can lead to a “16+” or “18+” rating for the game. If developers want to get a rating below, such mechanics must be deactivated.
So it is quite possible that we will soon see FIFA and Co with a large “18 and over” stamp on the packaging, should such mechanisms continue to be used.
Huawei P50 Pro: first photo appeared
A first photo of the Huawei P50 Pro has appeared, at least that’s what the leaker Steve Hemmerstoffer claims.
A huge oval camera module is now emblazoned on the back, which is visually reminiscent of a double hotplate.
In any case: It’s something different and should ensure that the device will attract a few looks.
The official presentation of the mobile phone is expected in the spring.
Samsung Galaxy A52: back to old virtues?
A trend over the past year has been that some smartphone manufacturers have stopped adding power supplies to their latest devices.
After Apple, Samsung also jumped on the bandwagon … only to now – after breathing some airstream – jump off again.
The Samsung Galaxy A52, which is to be presented in the coming week, has already landed on Instagram including the packaging and its contents. There you can see – among other things – a 15-watt power supply.
So if nothing changes at the last moment, the mid-range device could be delivered with a power plug again … What a futuristic time we live in.
