Latest clearly sourced MAXGG coverage about age verification.
The European Commission's proposed Kids Act specifically targets video games, video game platforms and online games with strict requirements for privacy, safety and security for minors. The legislation could reshape mobile game design by restricting daily
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Three proposed EU regulations could reshape mobile gaming across the continent. The Digital Fairness Act, EU Kids Act, and existing Digital Services Act threaten core game mechanics like daily login bonuses and engagement features, forcing developers to
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Discord rolled out its age-verification system, but the feature arrived with bugs affecting users across the platform.
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A judge ruled that Roblox's age verification practices are not protected by federal law or the First Amendment, allowing the county's allegations of inadequate child protection to proceed to trial.
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Discord is launching a new age assurance system that automatically estimates user age based on account signals rather than requiring manual verification, following the platform's previous pause due to privacy concerns.
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Valve's credit card-only approach to age verification in Australia contrasts sharply with Microsoft's account-based system, which uses purchase history to verify adult accounts without additional documentation.
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Discord has re-launched its age verification system with alternative methods that don't require video selfies or ID, including credit cards and app store verification. The move comes after the platform postponed its original March rollout due to privacy
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Valve's age verification requirement for R18+ games on Australian Steam forces players to use credit cards, which most Australians don't have. Epic Games Store, GOG, Microsoft Store, and third-party key sellers offer alternatives.
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Discord has launched a redesigned age assurance system that sorts users into teen, adult, and unconfirmed categories while relying primarily on account-level data rather than facial recognition. Over 90 percent of users will avoid biometric checks
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The European Commission's proposed legislation to protect under-15s online may catch single-player games that use Steam for updates or distribution, according to a senior policy adviser to a European Parliament member. The current wording is broad enough
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The gaming trade body warns against mandatory age assurance for all games and players, calling instead for parental responsibility and existing rating systems.
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The European Commission has drafted legislation that would require online games to implement tiered account systems and age verification for players under 15, with enforcement funded by supervisory fees on companies.
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