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Epic Games Hit With Class-Action Lawsuit Over Fortnite V-Bucks
Original: Epic Games Faces Class-Action Lawsuit for Manipulating Young Fortnite Players into Buying V-Bucks
Epic Games is facing a class-action lawsuit alleging it manipulated young Fortnite players into spending money on V-Bucks, the game's in-game currency. The claim argues the company's design and sales tactics exploit minors. The suit adds to ongoing legal scrutiny of Fortnite's monetisation practices and reignites debate over protecting young players from in-game spending pressure.
Why now: The new lawsuit against a major game publisher raises fresh concerns about in-game purchases targeting children.
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- Epic Games Faces Class-Action Lawsuit for Manipulating Young Fortnite Players into Buying V-Bucks · levelup.com
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