28.05.2026
FILM, MEDIA & GAMING
Virtual currency, real-world consequences. Microtransactions in video games in the light of EU consumer protection law
A survey conducted by Ipsos for Video Games Europe in 2024 revealed that children spend an average of €31 a month on in-game extras – primarily those that enhance gameplay[1] . The case of a young boy who, using his father’s tablet, spent over €33,000 on virtual in-game items caused a major stir. A German [...]
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