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And now Republican @HawleyMO puts out a bill to ban video games from scamming families through their kids to the tune of tens of billions. https://t.co/JfP5KRDM47
— Matt Stoller (@matthewstoller) May 8, 2019
NEW: Congress could outlaw loot boxes in video games targeted to players under 18, and in games with broader audiences that kids play, as concerns mount that it's a form of gambling and preys on the young.
— Tony Romm (@TonyRomm) May 8, 2019
More from me + @craigtimberg: https://t.co/FHTAyM7WgE
I'll be interested to see the actual bill text, but the problems he outlines-- manipulative games designed to trick kids into spending money-- is definitely a huge problem that needs to be addressed, as we outlined in our Google Play complaint https://t.co/VFzVL1qQ5G https://t.co/CumMZifX7m
— Lindsey Barrett (@LAM_Barrett) May 8, 2019
Video game industry got too greedy. It needed to be reigned in.
— Jason Inquires (@jasoninquires) May 8, 2019
Will be curious to see how this falls out, going to be a LOT of gray area. https://t.co/1uDBSg8C0a
The video game industry's inability to rein in unabashed greed -- all stemming from the C-suite executives at the very top, who stomp on both players and their own employees in their never-ending quest to make as much money as possible -- will now face U.S. regulation. Wild.
— Jason Schreier (@jasonschreier) May 8, 2019
I don't normally write on bill intros. But a couple thoughts here.
— Tony Romm (@TonyRomm) May 8, 2019
1. This is becoming the subject of Dem + GOP interest on the Hill, plus FTC has workshop in August.
2. Multiple states have bills, and other countries have regulated against loot boxes
Keep an eye on this. https://t.co/9GINCtovc3
Just announced → Sen. Hawley, a fierce critic of tech practices preying on the addiction of users, to introduce legislation banning the exploitation of children through "pay-to-win" and "loot box" monetization practices by the video game industry. https://t.co/xlXvszkBMj
— Senator Hawley Press Office (@SenHawleyPress) May 8, 2019
Republican Senator @HawleyMO now on board the anti-loot box train -> "SENATOR HAWLEY TO INTRODUCE LEGISLATION BANNING MANIPULATIVE VIDEO GAME FEATURES AIMED AT CHILDREN" https://t.co/RnbtqO6j5e
— ?Tae Kim (@firstadopter) May 8, 2019
BREAKING: A U.S. Senator is introducing legislation to ban loot boxes and pay-to-win microtransations in "games played by minors." It begins. https://t.co/tAG361bcdN
— Jason Schreier (@jasonschreier) May 8, 2019
RIP PAY 2 WIN! https://t.co/p5Hk5pnezH
— Thunder (@RealThunder402) May 8, 2019
Loot boxes are gambling, plain and simple. If a video game includes loot boxes, it should at the very least be M-rated since the minimum gambling age anywhere in the US is 18-21 https://t.co/3v8baXv4tA
— Jeremy Azevedo (@Dangersharkz) May 8, 2019
This is the first federally proposed legislation on lootboxes that I am aware of. Will dig into the meat of it when it gets introduced.
— Brandon J. Huffman (@brandonjhuffman) May 8, 2019
h/t to Peter Hyun @wileyrein
GOP senator announces bill to ban 'manipulative' video games https://t.co/XRmvQMah9V
Sharing for two reasons:
— CLG Lazarus (@RisenLazarus) May 8, 2019
1. This bill is probably going to be terribly written so I am not looking forward to the aftermath.
2. Lmao Kotaku... Bill targets lootboxes and pay-to-win/advance, neither of which applies to Fortnite. But we need eyes right?https://t.co/O2W5Fou4k6 https://t.co/uotAFIRAol
.@PostOpinions #SteveBannon: "We’re in an economic war with #China. It’s futile to compromise." https://t.co/jodqllDVTo
— Citizens of the American Republic (@CitizensAR) May 7, 2019
As zero-calorie natural sweeteners such as stevia surge in popularity, here’s what you need to know https://t.co/43VlpLQlaW by @80twentyrule for @washingtonpost
— Sally Kuzemchak (@RMNutrition) May 1, 2019
#unhackthevote
— MikeFarb (@mikefarb1) May 8, 2019
This!https://t.co/ysIxf6Is7z
back then people still liked to pretend online was somehow different than print and https://t.co/v9vZfwDwdS was somehow different from The Washington Post. funny times
— Atrios (@Atrios) May 8, 2019
Read it here: https://t.co/jodqllDVTo https://t.co/r51ZvgCx35
— Citizens of the American Republic (@CitizensAR) May 7, 2019
U.N. biodiversity report says 1 million species face #extinction @washingtonpost https://t.co/0XtOAqf4Kd #climatechange
— WildAid (@WildAid) May 7, 2019
Read it here: https://t.co/jodqllDVTo https://t.co/LyZLA0Z0hC
— Citizens of the American Republic (@CitizensAR) May 7, 2019
#Trump gift to #Muslims for #Ramadan :
— Amr Khalifa (@Cairo67Unedited) May 7, 2019
Pardoned a soldier who, while transporting an Iraqi prisoner, drove into the desert and killed him.https://t.co/E9DA34GY12
Game studios would be banned from selling loot boxes to minors under new bill https://t.co/6wBLRkn6QD pic.twitter.com/ObezmzjPYO
— The Verge (@verge) May 8, 2019
A US senator is introducing a bill to ban loot boxes and pay-to-win microtransactions in video games for minors.
— Ryan Brown ? (@Toadsanime) May 8, 2019
"Game developers who knowingly exploit children should face legal consequences.”https://t.co/HkTZEh7dqI pic.twitter.com/CRkNubCElg
Senate bill would ban paid loot boxes in games aimed at kids https://t.co/VCzSHZ5hUk
— Engadget Gaming (@engadgetgaming) May 8, 2019
We applaud Sen. Josh Hawley for introducing Protecting Children From Abusive Games Act to address concerns regarding lootboxes & addiction.https://t.co/WpqQgSR2IK pic.twitter.com/vRx7pgxTx0
— NCPG (@NCPGambling) May 8, 2019
Kotaku: U.S. Senator Introduces Bill To Ban Loot Boxes And Pay-To-Win Microtransactions.https://t.co/HkfhRivhGg@Boogie2988 thoughts?
— Amy Dye (@To_Dye_F0r) May 8, 2019
Missouri’s Senator Josh Hawley @HawleyMO is in Washington focusing on video game design.
— Jeff Rakestraw (@RakestrawJeff) May 9, 2019
Because the DEBT and DEFICIT are unimportant compared to video games.
GOP senator announces bill to ban 'manipulative' video game design https://t.co/xJljmebDwx
The government's job is to protect my rights, not protect me from video game rewards https://t.co/hJ4fmt4C77
— Kevin Boyd? ?? (@TheKevinBoyd) May 8, 2019
woah! this is huge. what do my #gamers think of this?#gaming #microtransactions #fortnite #apexlegends #twitch https://t.co/LDwE9ocdwm
— Diaz (@Killabeez007G) May 8, 2019
Pompeo and his illegitimate boss are obscene: 'The day a million species are announced to be on brink of extinction, U.S. says melting ice creates ‘new opportunities for trade’ - Washington Post - https://t.co/YsCWnv2ICK #climate #environment #Arctic #ThursdayMotivation #impeach
— John Lundin ? (@johnlundin) May 9, 2019
Anyone else seeing layout problems on @washingtonpost (https://t.co/6zJq67XVtu)?
— Evan Blass (@evleaks) May 9, 2019
Fliers plan to avoid Boeing 737 Max jets for a year or more, Barclays survey concludes https://t.co/8pFuANtQ34
— Rich Tehrani (@rtehrani) May 8, 2019
Game studios would be banned from selling loot boxes to minors under new bill https://t.co/6wBLRkn6QD pic.twitter.com/hAOXb8DHIF
— The Verge (@verge) May 9, 2019
New Legislation is taking a shot at Lootboxes and pay-to-win mechanics in video games. Seeking a ban on them for anyone below 18:https://t.co/7TZhz4pDgJ
— Big Bad Unit! (@UnitRoo) May 8, 2019
Ironic because the Senate is also pay-to-win. https://t.co/9gXtD5pbq2
— ⬛️⬛️⬛️ Correspondent (@Orionarmstar) May 9, 2019