Brazil’s Demand to Remove Microtransactions from League of Legends

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