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FORGOTTEN HISTORY: Eu consumer groups complain about manipulative video game spending tactics | History Defined

A child plays Minecraft, one of the popular games at the centre of the EU consumer complaint about in-game spending practices. REUTERS/Matthew Tostevin

Video game companies including Epic Games, Electronic Arts and Roblox were hit with an EU consumer complaint on Thursday, accused of misleading gamers into spending money.

The complaint was filed as concerns grow over children becoming addicted to video games, with some parents claiming game developers are deliberately creating products to foster addiction.

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