EPISODE · Aug 5, 2025 · 29 MIN
51. Video Games – Loot Boxes & Regulations with Rob Watson and Nikhil Vyas of Collyer Bristow
from The SKADI Podcast · host SKADI
A look at some of the recent legislation and regulation regarding loot boxes and other matters affecting the video games industry. In this episode, Rob and Nikhil of Collyer Bristow chat with Damian regarding the complex and rapidly evolving regulatory landscape facing the gaming industry in 2025, covering new legislation such as the UK’s Online Safety Act, the EU Digital Services Act, and the Digital Markets, Competition and Consumers Act. We discuss the growing scrutiny of major gaming platforms, the challenges of compliance for developers—especially related to loot boxes and microtransactions—and how current regulation focuses increasingly on consumer and child protection. We also examine international approaches, contrasting the UK's stance of industry self-regulation with stricter regimes in countries like Belgium and evolving court decisions in the Netherlands and Austria. Finally, we consider the broader impact of these legal shifts, including the high compliance burden for studios and the commercial opportunities within a crowded and competitive marketplace.Discussion panel: Damian Taylor, Rob Watson & Nikhil VyasPodcast Production: Alexandra MexiIf you enjoy the SKADI podcast then be sure to subscribe to our newsletter !You will receive insights, resources, and exclusive updates by emailClick theLink to sign up – It's free and packed with value !More about SKADI:Website:https://skadilimited.com/X:https://twitter.com/skadilimitedLinked In:https://www.linkedin.com/company/skadi-limited/?trk=top_nav_homeInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/skadilimited/#LootBoxes #InGamePurchases #OnlineSafety #ChildSafetyOnline #GameRegulation #Microtransactions #EULaw #DigitalMarketsAct #RegulatingGames #GamesCompliance
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A look at some of the recent legislation and regulation regarding loot boxes and other matters affecting the video games industry. In this episode, Rob and Nikhil of Collyer Bristow chat with Damian regarding the complex and rapidly evolving regulatory landscape facing the gaming industry in 2025, covering new legislation such as the UK’s Online Safety Act, the EU Digital Services Act, and the Digital Markets, Competition and Consumers Act. We discuss the growing scrutiny of major gaming platforms, the challenges of compliance for developers—especially related to loot boxes and microtransactions—and how current regulation focuses increasingly on consumer and child protection. We also examine international approaches, contrasting the UK's stance of industry self-regulation with stricter regimes in countries like Belgium and evolving court decisions in the Netherlands and Austria. Finally, we consider the broader impact of these legal shifts, including the high compliance burden for studios and the commercial opportunities within a crowded and competitive marketplace.Discussion panel: Damian Taylor, Rob Watson & Nikhil VyasPodcast Production: Alexandra MexiIf you enjoy the SKADI podcast then be sure to subscribe to our newsletter !You will receive insights, resources, and exclusive updates by emailClick theLink to sign up – It's free and packed with value !More about SKADI:Website:https://skadilimited.com/X:https://twitter.com/skadilimitedLinked In:https://www.linkedin.com/company/skadi-limited/?trk=top_nav_homeInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/skadilimited/#LootBoxes #InGamePurchases #OnlineSafety #ChildSafetyOnline #GameRegulation #Microtransactions #EULaw #DigitalMarketsAct #RegulatingGames #GamesCompliance
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