Videogame firms hit with EU complaint over 'tricking consumers'

The associations said they were concerned that consumers, especially children, could not see the real cost of digital items, leading them to overspend

The European Consumer Organisation (BEUC) and 22 of its members across Europe including France, Germany, Italy and Spain filed a complaint on Thursday with the European Commission and the European Network of Consumer Authorities.

Videogame companies Epic Games, Electronic Arts, Roblox and four others were hit with an EU consumer complaint on Thursday accusing them of misleading gamers into spending money.

The move came amid rising concerns about children turning into gaming addicts, with some parents claiming videogame makers intentionally designed products that caused them to become addicted to games.