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Games with random purchases now receive this new label.

For some time, the Entertainment Software Rating Board (or ESRB) plays the name "in-game purchases" with microtransactions. Now they have announced the introduction of a new variant of this label, which relates specifically to games with random purchases - such as prey boxes or gacha mechanics - and as "in-game purchases (including random objects)" (see figure below) .

The original label "In-Game Purchases" will continue to be used for games with microtransactions, including DLC, extensions, cosmetic purchases, and the like. In the meantime, the new label "In-Game purchases (including random objects)" will only play "playing" purchases with random elements such as prey boxes, gacha games, item or card packages, price wheels, treasure chests and more. "

Over the reasons why this label was introduced now, the ESRB wrote: "According to investigations, parents are far more concerned about the ability of their child to spend real money for games than about the fact that these purchases can happen in the game. This data helped in the introduction of the _ purchases in the game_ interactive element. Apart from adding the _ purchases in the Game_ Note to Physical Games reviews Many game consumers and enthusiasts (not necessarily parents) have turned to us and asked ESRB to record additional information about identifying games with random purchases. The _Cheap in the game (including random objects) _ Interactive element has been developed in response to these requirements. By incorporating a detailed description of the randomness of purchases in the game, consumers can make more informed decisions when purchasing or downloading a game instead of following this. "

Recently, the ESRB (and the European Board PEGI) also confirmed that in contrast to the Japanese Board Cero, they had worked a while remotely and that the Covid-19 pandemic would not affect their work or would lead to delays. Read more about it here.

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