wraggster
February 21st, 2014, 20:55
Angry Birds creators Rovio says it is crucial that parents are made aware of the costs in free-to-play games.
The firm’s comments come after an OFT investigation, which found that developers and platform holders must ensure users – particularly parents and children – are made aware of in-game costs.
Rovio launched a major free-to-play kids mobile game late last year in Angry Birds Go. But the studio says it is already making parents aware of its in-app purchases.
“The only way to do free-to-play is ethically. Accidental purchases benefit no-one,” said Jami Laes, EVP of Games at Rovio Entertainment.
“This is a matter we take seriously. We want our games to be safe and fun for people of all ages. We strive to make parents aware of in-app costs and to use the safeguards the different mobile and payment platforms have.”
http://www.mcvuk.com/news/read/rovio-we-must-do-free-to-play-ethically/0128515
The firm’s comments come after an OFT investigation, which found that developers and platform holders must ensure users – particularly parents and children – are made aware of in-game costs.
Rovio launched a major free-to-play kids mobile game late last year in Angry Birds Go. But the studio says it is already making parents aware of its in-app purchases.
“The only way to do free-to-play is ethically. Accidental purchases benefit no-one,” said Jami Laes, EVP of Games at Rovio Entertainment.
“This is a matter we take seriously. We want our games to be safe and fun for people of all ages. We strive to make parents aware of in-app costs and to use the safeguards the different mobile and payment platforms have.”
http://www.mcvuk.com/news/read/rovio-we-must-do-free-to-play-ethically/0128515