Banca de DEFESA: VITOR CUNHA LOPES CARDOSO

Uma banca de DEFESA de MESTRADO foi cadastrada pelo programa.
STUDENT : VITOR CUNHA LOPES CARDOSO
DATE: 15/06/2023
TIME: 14:00
LOCAL: Ambiente virtual
TITLE:

THE PROTECTION OF VULNERABLE CONSUMERS IN VIDEOGAMES: THE OFFER OF LOOT BOXES TO CHILDREN AND TEENS

 

KEY WORDS:

Consumer. Children and teens. Loot boxes. Games of chance.

PAGES: 103
BIG AREA: Ciências Sociais Aplicadas
AREA: Direito
SUMMARY:

This dissertation focuses on loot boxes or surprise boxes, a product offered in electronic games, and the regularity of this practice in the face of protection standards of consumers, children and adolescents. As it is a relatively recent market practice, the analysis of the legality of loot boxes still needs further development, especially considering the profile of a substantial part of the target audience: children and adolescents. The objective is, therefore, to describe and conceptualize the mechanics of loot boxes in the commercialization of electronic games and the modality of this mechanics in view of the protections guaranteed by the Brazilian State to consumers, children and adolescents. Therefore, it is intended to discuss the regularity of the information provided in the sale of surprise boxes, the way in which this type of product is commonly offered, and the consequences caused by consumption, such as the incentive to the practice related to betting, the excessive spending amount and the supposed illusory offer to the user. Based on a hypothetical-deductive method, of an applied nature with a qualitative approach and bibliographical research, this research concludes, among other notes, that loot boxes constitute an abusive practice, violating the duty of transparency and generating a manifestly excessive advantage. Regarding children and adolescents, it is suggested that sales be prohibited to this public, given the psychological risks generated by its consumption.

COMMITTEE MEMBERS:
Externo à Instituição - TIAGO MEDEIROS LEITE
Presidente - 1254860 - FABRICIO GERMANO ALVES
Interna - 1753603 - PATRICIA BORBA VILAR GUIMARAES