CPRC - Consumer Policy Research Centre
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Independent, not-for-profit, Australian consumer think-tank.
Consumer research with impact. Consumer Wellbeing. Technology Transformation. Australia RP ≠ endorsement
Consumer research with impact. Consumer Wellbeing. Technology Transformation. Australia RP ≠ endorsement
Download the full report now to see how we can create a fairer digital gaming environment: cprc.org.au/report/p...
#ConsumerRights #DigitalGaming #DarkPatterns #ConsumerProtection
#ConsumerRights #DigitalGaming #DarkPatterns #ConsumerProtection
Playing the Player - CPRC
Australians of all ages are engaging with gaming to relax, learn or connect with friends, but common design features can leave players worse-off – 95% of Australian adult gamers encounter manipulative design practices in digital games, leading to financial losses and emotional distress.
cprc.org.au
April 30, 2025 at 8:29 AM
Download the full report now to see how we can create a fairer digital gaming environment: cprc.org.au/report/p...
#ConsumerRights #DigitalGaming #DarkPatterns #ConsumerProtection
#ConsumerRights #DigitalGaming #DarkPatterns #ConsumerProtection
• 95% of Australian players encountered dark patterns in games
• 46% experienced financial detriment
• 59% reported negative impacts on wellbeing
These aren't just annoyances – they're systematic design choices that put profits ahead of player welfare.
• 46% experienced financial detriment
• 59% reported negative impacts on wellbeing
These aren't just annoyances – they're systematic design choices that put profits ahead of player welfare.
April 30, 2025 at 8:29 AM
• 95% of Australian players encountered dark patterns in games
• 46% experienced financial detriment
• 59% reported negative impacts on wellbeing
These aren't just annoyances – they're systematic design choices that put profits ahead of player welfare.
• 46% experienced financial detriment
• 59% reported negative impacts on wellbeing
These aren't just annoyances – they're systematic design choices that put profits ahead of player welfare.
Download the full report now to see how we can create a fairer digital gaming environment: cprc.org.au/report/p...
#ConsumerRights #DigitalGaming #DarkPatterns #ConsumerProtection
#ConsumerRights #DigitalGaming #DarkPatterns #ConsumerProtection
Playing the Player - CPRC
Australians of all ages are engaging with gaming to relax, learn or connect with friends, but common design features can leave players worse-off – 95% of Australian adult gamers encounter manipulative design practices in digital games, leading to financial losses and emotional distress.
cprc.org.au
April 29, 2025 at 7:35 AM
Download the full report now to see how we can create a fairer digital gaming environment: cprc.org.au/report/p...
#ConsumerRights #DigitalGaming #DarkPatterns #ConsumerProtection
#ConsumerRights #DigitalGaming #DarkPatterns #ConsumerProtection
• 95% of Australian players encountered dark patterns in games
• 46% experienced financial detriment
• 59% reported negative impacts on wellbeing
These aren't just annoyances – they're systematic design choices that put profits ahead of player welfare.
• 46% experienced financial detriment
• 59% reported negative impacts on wellbeing
These aren't just annoyances – they're systematic design choices that put profits ahead of player welfare.
April 29, 2025 at 7:34 AM
• 95% of Australian players encountered dark patterns in games
• 46% experienced financial detriment
• 59% reported negative impacts on wellbeing
These aren't just annoyances – they're systematic design choices that put profits ahead of player welfare.
• 46% experienced financial detriment
• 59% reported negative impacts on wellbeing
These aren't just annoyances – they're systematic design choices that put profits ahead of player welfare.