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Aussie Government announces Loot Box and Gambling content classification changes - Vooks (www.vooks.net)

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cross-posted from: https://lemmy.world/post/19870126

The Australian Government has announced changes to the way video games are classified in Australia. Starting from September 22nd, 2024, two new rules will apply to games that include “in-game purchases with an element of chance,” such as loot boxes [now M], and games that feature “simulated gambling,” like casino games [now R18+].

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[–] [email protected] 0 points 1 month ago* (last edited 1 month ago) (1 children)

Simulated gambling in video games: R18+

Actual gambling in video games: M

...what?

[–] [email protected] 0 points 1 month ago

Industry pressure is my guess. Easier to start with the "nuh dah" examples than get caught in the lootboxes == slots legal battles.