Italy Opens EU-Backed Probe into Microsoft-Owned Gaming Firms

Italy's antitrust authority has launched an investigation into Microsoft-owned video game companies, including Activision Blizzard, over their use of virtual currencies. This probe is part of a broader EU Consumer Protection Cooperation Network initiative targeting transparency and fairness in gaming, especially protecting minors. The investigation focuses on the pricing and complexity of virtual currencies used for in-game purchases.

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