Italy's competition watchdog opens two investigations into Microsoft's Activision Blizzard over sales practices the regulator calls "misleading and aggressive" (Reuters)
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Italy’s competition watchdog has opened two investigations into Microsoft’s Activision Blizzard, focusing on the company’s in-game purchase practices. Regulators describe the sales tactics as “misleading and aggressive,” citing concerns over monetisation in popular titles such as Call of Duty, Diablo and other smartphone games.
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How it was reported
- TechMeme·Italy's competition watchdog opens two investigations into Microsoft's Activision Blizzard over sales practices the regulator calls "misleading and aggressive" (Reuters)
Italy's competition watchdog opens two investigations into Microsoft's Activision Blizzard, citing "misleading and aggressive" sales practices related to video games like Call of Duty and Diablo.
- Engadget·Italian regulators are investigating Activision Blizzard's monetization practices
- TechCrunch·Italy investigates Activision Blizzard for pushing in-game purchases
Italy investigates Microsoft's Activision Blizzard for "misleading and aggressive" in-game purchase practices in two popular smartphone games.
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