The regulation has also introduced unintended risks for minors, including falling victim to scams involving game account sellers.In one reported case, nearly 3,000 minors were collectively scammed out of more than 86,000 yuan (approximately A$18,500) while attempting to bypass the restrictions. Wh...
The new rules will require video game companies to limit access for those under 18 years old to alloted gaming hours between 8 pm and 9 pm on Friday, Saturday, Sunday and public holidays. The restrictions will be imposed from September 1. ...
People using false identities can thwartfacial recognition requirements—which Tencent put in place this summer to comply with the earlier restrictions for minors—with help from legitimate account holders who offer up their biometrics. Perhaps that’s why state media outlets noted that parents and tea...
China is to bring in new rules that will limit the amount of money and time that people can spend on video games. The restrictions are aimed at limiting in-game purchases and preventing obsessive gaming behaviour. The draft legislation is a blow to the world's largest online gaming market, ...
The regulation has also introduced unintended risks for minors, including falling victim to scams involving game account sellers.In one reported case, nearly 3,000 minors were collectively scammed out of more than 86,000 yuan (approximately A$18,500) while attempting to bypass the restrictions. ...
However, it is important to note that the Chinese government has implemented regulations and restrictions on video games, particularly on content and playtime for minors. These regulations can impact the market and require game developers to adapt their strategies. ...
China's video game market is predicted to grow through 2026, despite heavy regulations, restrictions, and issues with business licenses.
This development is the most recent in a series of governmental actions targeting the gaming industry in China. In2021, the Chinese government imposed stringent playtime restrictions for minors and temporarily froze new game approvals, citing concerns about gaming addiction among young users. Though ...
What is happening with game approvals in China? Despite announcing new restrictions, the NPPA licensed 40 new games from foreign developers/publishers, bringing the total number of imported titles approved this year to 98. On December 25, the regulator went even further andapproved 105 new domesti...
China has implemented strict new regulations that only allow minors in the country to play video games for one hour a day on the weekends and holidays. Credit: Andrew O'Hara, AppleInsiderThe new restrictions, announced by China's National Press and Publication Administration, will ban minors ...