EU launches coordinated actions via CPC network over nine video game companies
European Commission says the CPC Network launched EU-level coordinated actions involving nine video games companies to strengthen protection of gamers’ rights; companies were not identified.
On Sept 30, the European Commission said the Consumer Protection Cooperation (CPC) Network had launched EU-level coordinated actions against nine video games companies to strengthen the protection of gamers' rights. The Commission did not identify the nine companies by name. Michael McGrath, the European Commissioner responsible for consumers' rights, said roughly half of Europeans play video games and said the industry must ensure games do not expose players, especially children, to harmful or unfair practices. He added that national authorities, with the Commission's support, would enforce the rules.