Ethical Issues
Here is a comprehensive list of ethical issues that players frequently find displeasing.
Issue
Short description
Solution
Addictive mechanics
Creating games that take advantage of addictive behaviors.
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Capitalizing on nostalgia
Reselling previously existing content with minimal enhancements or charging excessive prices for remakes.
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Data privacy issues
The act of gathering an excessive amount of personal information without obtaining consent.
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Environmental concerns
Servers that require a significant amount of resources or games based on mining that contribute to environmental harm.
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Exploitative monetization
Influencing players to exceed their intended spending.
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Inadequate management of toxic behavior
Permitting hate speech or harassment in online communities.
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Insufficient consideration for accessibility
Ignoring the needs of players, regardless of whether they have impairments, in order to enhance the accessibility of games.
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Invasive Digital Rights Management
Implementing excessively restrictive or detrimental anti-piracy measures.
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Lack of transparency
Deceptive marketing or hiding gameplay mechanics.
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Misleading advertisements
Excessive promotion of features or making false claims.
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Misleading product descriptions
Promising features that are never delivered.
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Models of predatory pricing
Unethical practices directed towards minors or vulnerable groups.
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Pay-to-skip features
Monetizing avoidance of tedious gameplay.
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Retargeting children
Engaging in aggressive marketing strategies targeted at children using manipulative tactics.
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Systems resembling gambling
Gacha systems and loot boxes bear a resemblance to gambling.
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