consumer rights

Millions in UK could claim share of £3bn after Apple case given green light

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A group of consumers gathers outside a UK courthouse, holding signs in support of a legal case against Apple regarding alleged anticompetitive practices in the App Store.

The claims center around allegations that Apple unfairly charged developers a 30% commission on app sales, which the plaintiffs argue led to inflated prices for consumers. For more on consumer rights, you can read about the impact of microtransactions in gaming. The ruling, delivered on October 26, 2023, allows the case to move forward, enabling … Read more

Brazil’s Demand to Remove Microtransactions from League of Legends

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A group of frustrated gamers gathers outside a Brazilian government building, holding signs demanding the removal of microtransactions from League of Legends.

The controversy gained momentum in October 2023, when a prominent Brazilian consumer rights organization filed a formal complaint against Riot Games, the developer of League of Legends. The complaint highlighted the game’s reliance on microtransactions for character skins, champions, and other in-game content, which players argue creates a pay-to-win environment and disproportionately affects younger gamers. … Read more