READ OUR LATEST REPORT: 🎮 Playing the Player: Unfair Digital Gaming Practices and Their Impact on Australians
Our latest research, with Monash University reveals how deceptive design practices in digital games are affecting Australian consumers.
The findings are concerning:
• 95% of Australian players encountered dark patterns in games
• 46% experienced financial detriment
• 59% reported negative impacts on wellbeing
These aren't just annoyances – they're systematic design choices that put profits ahead of player welfare.
Download the full report now to see how we can create a fairer digital gaming environment: https://cprc.org.au/report/playing-the-player/
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Australians of all ages are engaging with gaming to relax, learn or connect with friends, but common design features can leave players worse-off – 95% of Australian adult gamers encounter manipulative design practices in digital games, leading to financial losses and emotional distress.
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