Starting this week.

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+].

  • brisk@aussie.zone
    13·
    2 months ago

    Simulated gambling in video games: R18+

    Actual gambling in video games: M

    …what?

    • NaevaTheRat@vegantheoryclub.orgEnglish
      5·
      2 months ago

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