Скачать или смотреть The EU's Digital Fairness Act and what it means for the games industry explained

The European Commission’s Digital Fairness Act has recently stirred a flurry of industry debate on its potential impact on the games industry and free-to-play economics, following Supercell CEO Ilkka Paananen’s open letter sounding the alarm.

The Clash of Clans studio founder went as far to say new rules could kill the European games industry..

To break down what's at stake, Arcanix CSO Oscar Clark and Flux Digital Policy director of policy and public affairs Celia Pontin got together on the PocketGamer.biz Podcast to go through the act in detail.

They cover:

Exactly what the Digital Fairness Act is and the potential impacts of any legislation for gaming - which remains some way off.
How regulators perceive the games market and why the industry should engage during the consultation period.
Why the sector should acknowledge the minority of bad actors in the space, rather than ignore these examples.
How games companies can ultimately work with regulators to ensure a better outcome for the Digital Fairness Act, rather than against them.

00:00 Introduction to the hosts and regulations in the European Union
02:49 Understanding the Digital Fairness Act
05:24 Consumer Protection in the Games Industry
07:58 Cultural Perceptions of Gaming and Regulation
10:40 The Role of In-Game Purchases and Currencies
13:22 Transparency and Consumer Trust
16:07 The Impact of Urgency and Scarcity in Marketing
18:40 Navigating Regulatory Challenges
21:30 The Future of Game Development and Regulation
32:17 Understanding In-Game Currency and Pricing Transparency
34:40 The Complexity of Currency Systems in Gaming
36:54 The Impact of Regulation on Game Design
40:33 Consumer Perception and Game Monetization
43:21 The Nuances of Game Engagement and Microtransactions
45:38 The Importance of Fair Regulation in Gaming
49:15 Engaging with Regulatory Consultations
53:08 The Future of Game Regulation and Industry Impact