PEGI has announced videogames with a physical version will soon have an icon on their box to show that they have in-game purchases. The icon, which features a hand holding a credit card, is already used on digital-only games and will now be part of the PEGI rating next to icons about age ratings, violence, drugs, sex, and bad language. A recent customer survey taken by global market research company Ipsos found that “two in five parents of children that play games indicate that their child spends money in-game.” The icon is intended to inform customers - and parents who are not in the know - that a game offers in-game purchases of virtual goods that can be bought with real money. The survey also showed that “the vast majority (over eight in ten) have an agreement of some kind about spending,” and that “only 2% of parents do not monitor their children’s spending.” Well, they will now, as the warning will start appearing on game boxes later this year. No more racking up the expenses on granny's credit card without her knowing, hopefully.
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