https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/biggest-threat-yet-new-eu-rules-could-severely-restrict-online-gamingContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/biggest-threat-yet-new-eu-rules-could-severely-restrict-online-gaminghttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/biggest-threat-yet-new-eu-rules-could-severely-restrict-online-gaming#u97253Sat, 03 Oct 2026 15:36:18 +0000Proposed European Union regulations aimed at protecting minors online are drawing sharp criticism from industry advocates who warn the policies will severely restrict online gaming. The Stop Killing Games initiative cautions that the EU KIDS Act could introduce stringent age verification requirements, threaten private servers, and create heavy financial obstacles for independent developers. Meanwhile, the European Commission is separately targeting nine video game companies over digital currencies and in-game item pricing to safeguard consumer rights, while privacy and digital rights groups ar