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Steam implements age verification for Australian gamers
Steam has implemented a new age verification system for Australian gamers purchasing R18+ titles, requiring credit card details for verification. This change follows new Australian Government online safety codes. The policy has drawn criticism from Australian gamers, with some accusing Valve of 'malicious compliance'.
Roblox vows to make changes after Australian regulator found yet more child safety lapses
Australia's safety regulator has found that Roblox continues to allow adults to contact children, despite years of promises to prevent such interactions. The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission has identified ongoing child safety lapses within the platform.
One Australian gamer was denied a replacement for DRAM kit bought just two years prior and was only offered a refund of original price, four times less than its cost today
An Australian gamer was denied a replacement for a faulty DDR5 DRAM kit purchased two years prior, with the retailer Umart offering only a refund of the original purchase price. The customer argued this constituted a major failure under Australian consumer law, as the current market price for a comparable kit is significantly higher. Umart and Corsair have provided differing accounts of the situation, with Corsair stating all its DRAM kits come with a lifetime warranty and are investigating the case.
