Gaming
Epic pushes ban on “Harmful” loot boxes
A risk management study from EPIC (not Epicgames) has come out and said the UK and the rest of Europe should follow in the footsteps of Belgium and The Netherlands where loot crates or boxes are banned for games that people can play under the age of 18.
They also launched a campaign that should help parents and caregivers to understand what these loot crates or boxes are, and how they can induce gambling habits into their adult life.
As we know, a person is not fully developed until they are 25 years old. Anything before that age leaves the child or person in question vulnerable to be influenced by environmental changes and habits. That’s why EPIC assessed that loot boxes could spiral children and people in gambling habits later in life.
Let’s talk about some numbers on which EPIC based their statement. EPIC’s study found that 30% of its 1,800 children surveyed from 31 schools had purchased loot crates or cosmetics or similar. 19% had gambled within the last year, and a damming 5% of the children that had gambled displayed signs of being in real danger of developing and expanding into gambling addiction or habits later in life.
Further, 3% of those kids that had gambled did admit that they are suffering financial distress or stress because of this.
Perhaps, what is more eye-opening was that 55% of the children asked and 88% of those that gambled, said that the loot crates are a native feeling to the game. And that the game would feel incomplete without a lootcrate system in place, so, again, letting EPIC know how much they value loot boxes in video games.
Not a surprise
Not long ago there was a plague of illegal CS:GO casinos that came up and allowed players under the age of 18 to gamble skins, cosmetics and others on the site against the house (the casino) or gamble against other players. The creator of CS:GO Value had a long and difficult battle shutting down one after another of CS:GO casinos.
However, to this day, there are still quite a bit of csgo gambling sites available to play, that can in a way be a very cheap and easy way to pick up a new look or skin in CS:GO.
Whenever you are thinking of playing CS:GO casino, make sure you are educated and do your own research on what is currently allowed or not.
Asia
Nazara integrates with ONDC Network to Launch “gCommerce” in India, Unlocking a new era of In-Game Monetization
Nazara Technologies Limited, a leading diversified gaming and sports media platform, and Open Network for Digital Commerce (ONDC) are proud to announce their integration to launch “gCommerce” – an innovative in-game monetization platform that seamlessly integrates e-commerce within games.
The integration aims to address a persistent challenge for Indian game developers: low in-app purchase (IAP) conversion rates and poor yields from advertising. Through gCommerce, Nazara and ONDC Network are reimagining game monetization by leveraging India’s thriving e-commerce landscape and providing developers with new, scalable revenue streams.
This strategic integration will allow game developers to monetize through an affiliate revenue-sharing model, earning a commission on every successful transaction initiated by players through the gCommerce platform.
Creating Value for Developers and Gamers
ONDC Network’s expertise in creating an open, interoperable network for digital commerce will enable Nazara’s gCommerce platform to connect with a wide range of sellers across more than 10 categories, ensuring a rich diversity of product offering for gamers. This integration enhances the user experience by allowing them to make informed purchases while they continue their gaming journey.
“We are excited to announce the upcoming launch of gCommerce by Nazara via integration with the ONDC Network, as it represents a significant step forward in our mission to empower game developers with effective and innovative monetization solutions,” said Nitish Mittersain, CEO of Nazara Technologies. “We are not only creating new revenue opportunities for developers but also enriching the overall experience for our gamers.”
T Koshy, CEO of ONDC, added, “Nazara coming on ONDC Network to launch gCommerce is a testament to the versatility of the Network in supporting various industries and use cases. By bringing e-commerce into the gaming ecosystem, we are paving the way for a seamless blend of entertainment and shopping that adds value for players, developers, and the broader digital commerce network.”
The gCommerce platform is currently in soft launch and will be rolled out to game developers starting Q1, FY26.
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Nolimit City revisits the brutal factory life in Outsourced: Slash Game
Nolimit City takes you back to the grind with its latest release, Outsourced: Slash Game. For those who thought their consumerist cravings were a safe indulgence, think again. Following in the footsteps of Outsourced, this new addition pulls back the curtain on the sweat and sacrifice lurking behind those everyday luxuries—this time with a dash of danger. Outsourced: Slash Game is the studio’s second venture into crash-style gameplay, the first being xCrash™ in Skate or Die – but this time it’s a standalone crash game!
In Slash Game, players have to make some cutthroat decisions as a laser traces the outline of their hand, increasing the multiplier with every pass. Players hit “stop” to cash out, locking in the multiplier when they feel the timing is right. After which, they will be shown the potential winnings if they wouldn’t have stopped. But here’s the catch: if players hesitate a second too long and the laser slips, all the winnings are lost. A live scoreboard displays the Top Win, Top Miss and Last Round, so that players can keep track of their previous rounds.
Outsourced: Slash Game is not a familiar Nolimit City slot to some players but could cause some excitement with an increasing multiplier and a maximum payout of 1,500x the base bet. Outsourced: Slash Game, unlike Nolimit City’s high-volatility slots, is rated as ‘Medium Volatility’ but don’t let that fool you as it still includes the risk of losing your hand.
Per Lindheimer, Head of Product at Nolimit City, said: “Get back to work, will you? We’re bringing players back to the unrelenting factory floor of Outsourced with an all-new twist. Slash Game is a standalone take on our crash-style games, and it’s packed with plenty of heart-stopping moments (and maybe a few hand-stopping ones, too). We’re thrilled with how it turned out and we hope that our fans will be too!“
‘Outsourced: Slash Game’ will be available to all Nolimit City partners on November 5th, 2024.
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