Activision Blizzard Inc., Rockstar Games Inc., Epic Games Inc. and other major video game developers have been sued in Arkansas federal court over allegations that popular titles like Fortnite and Call of Duty are addictive by design and ruined the life of a 14-year-old child.
Selling something that happens to be addictive is one thing. Specifically designing something to prey on addiction is another. It’s manipulation, and it takes agency away from consumers.
Selling something that happens to be addictive is one thing. Specifically designing something to prey on addiction is another. It’s manipulation, and it takes agency away from consumers.