Conflict Ahead: EU Commission and CPC Set Sights on Games Industry
The Consumer Protection Cooperation (CPC) Network, coordinated by the European Commission, has established key principles on in-game virtual currencies, which are being criticized by the industry associations VGE and EGDF as "misinterpretations of EU consumer law". A legal dispute appears likely and could result in strict new regulations.
Stephan Steininger24.03.2025 07:05
Star Stable Online was just the case that prompted the CPC Network to publish its key principles on in-game virtual currencies, which have been sharply criticised by the associations Video Game Europe (VGE) and European Game Developers Federation (EGDF).
The origin of the current tension lies in a consumer protection case concerning Star Stable Online. Initiated by the Swedish Consumers' Association, the CPC Network reviewed the game developed by the Swedish company Star Stable Entertainment AB, gathering and assessing relevant information.
The origin of the current tension lies in a consumer protection case concerning Star Stable Online. Initiated by the Swedish Consumers' Association, the CPC Network reviewed the game developed by the Swedish company Star Stable Entertainment AB, gathering and assessing relevant information.
