Economy
Epic Games Faces Class Action Over Deceptive Sales Tactics in Fortnite
The Stichting Massaschade & Consument is launching a class action against Epic Games, alleging that the developer of Fortnite misled minors using inaccurate countdown timers and high-pressure sales tactics. The foundation seeks refunds for spending by individuals under 21 and compensation totaling over 100 million euros, citing an estimated one million underage Dutch players. This follows a ruling by the Rotterdam court upholding a fine against Epic for violating consumer rules regarding misleading offers. President Lucia Melcherts stated that while they do not demand a ban on the game, players who spent money due to these rule violations deserve restitution, with legal proceedings pending if negotiations fail.
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