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EU Kids Act regulatory document excerpt defining online games

Gaming Industry and Business

EU Kids Act draft could require age verification for single-player Steam games, MEP adviser warns

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

Sep 19, 2026 2 min read

European Commission building with digital gaming icons representing proposed EU Kids Act regulations

Gaming Industry and Business

European Commission proposes EU Kids Act with stricter age verification for online games

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.

Sep 16, 2026 2 min read

French President Emmanuel Macron speaking at a summit

Gaming Industry and Business

French President Emmanuel Macron Proposes New International Video Game Festival and Urges EU-Wide Teen Social Media Ban

French President Emmanuel Macron has announced plans for a new international video game festival celebrating cultural heritage and urged the European Commission to enact an EU-wide social media ban for children under 15.

Sep 9, 2026 2 min read