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Patrick Hearn @ Digital Trends · 01/18/2025 08:41 EDT

Hoyoverse is facing a $20M fine over its loot box mechanics

HoYoverse, publisher of the popular gacha game Genshin Impact, has agreed to pay a $20 million fine and change its marketing practices.

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