The Australian government is developing a law that prohibits children under the age of 14-16 from using social media and "other digital platforms." Several media outlets have speculated that such wording could indicate possible restrictions on access to online games as well.
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According to the portal TweakTown, the ban might primarily affect games that include chat features. For example, Fortnite, Roblox, and Minecraft. This functionality makes the games similar to social networks, which potentially puts them at greater risk of falling under the upcoming law.
Some sources close to the authorities claim that game publishers and other platform owners will be able to apply for an exemption to remove their projects from the "blacklist."
The text of the bill has not yet been publicly released, so it cannot be definitively stated whether games will be affected. It is expected that the law will be prepared by the end of the year.