Japan’s Consumer Affairs Agency has formalized the ban on ‘complete gacha’ mechanics in video games. The mechanic had players try and accrue random items by lottery, a set of which would grant another rare item.
Because of the micro-transaction costs, and the controversy of young gamers racking up high bills, the randomized nature was essentially ruled as gambling. While companies like Gree and Mobage have benefited from such systems in the past, they’ve taken measures to remove the elements after the Agency telegraphed its move a week ago.
Source: Andriasang
