Candy Crush All Stars 2023 Tournament
Allegations: Misrepresenting the number of players that advance in each stage of the tournament and failing to adequately disclose important information before players make in-app purchases
Y.H. et al. v. Blizzard Entertainment Inc.
22-cv-998, C.D. Cal.
(May 2022)
Hearthstone game packs
Failing to adequately disclose the actual odds of getting loot boxes (i.e., “packs”) with valuable items
Pending
Allegations: Misrepresenting the number of players that advance in each stage of the tournament and failing to adequately disclose important information before players make in-app purchases
When the sale price is the regular price.
Software maker will pay a $75 million fine and provide “affected consumers” with free services.
Order puts platforms like Amazon and Walmart on notice.
Advertised “best deal ever” comes with some caveats.
Cecilia D’Anastasio, Bloomberg