Genshin
-
Blog
Genshin Impact’s developer to pay $20 million fine to settle FTC charges
The Federal Trade Commission announced on Friday that Genshin Impact developer Cognosphere has agreed to a $20 million settlement and several restrictions on how it sells its loot boxes and manages children’s personal data. According to the FTC, the company “actively marketed” its loot boxes to children and misled players about their odds of winning prizes. Cognosphere allegedly also “deceived…
Read More » -
Blog
FTC cracks down on Genshin Impact gacha loot box practices
Genshin Impact developer Cognosphere (aka Hoyoverse) has agreed to a $20 million settlement with the U.S. Federal Trade Commission (FTC) over its gacha loot box monetization and is now banned from selling them to teens under the age of sixteen without parental consent. This comes after the FTC referred a complaint to the Department of Justice over the company’s unfair marketing of loot…
Read More » -
Blog
From Natlan to Snezhnaya: How Genshin Impact Can Win Back Players in 2025
I started playing Genshin Impact in 2020. However, I don’t consider myself a hardcore gamer so I never imagined I would stick to it for four years. I blame the captivating exploration and scenery, incredible storytelling that leaves you wanting more, and characters with mesmerizing designs and personalities that truly connect with you via their beautiful pasts and present. Genshin…
Read More » -
Blog
Genshin Impact & HSR Are Gifting 1000 Free Primogems and Stellar Jades: Here’s How to Get
It’s almost the end of the year 2024, which also means that game awards are in full flow. Like always, Genshin Impact and Honkai Star Rail were nominated for multiple categories in different game awards. Honkai Star Rail received the ‘Golden Joystick Awards 2024 Still Playing Award (Mobile)’, and ‘PlayStation® Partner Awards 2024 PARTNER AWARD’. Genshin Impact on the other…
Read More » -
Blog
Genshin Impact 5.2: Legendary Color Quest Guide
With two new tribes added to the Natlan map in Genshin Impact 5.2, a new set of Tribal Chronicles has also become available. One quest for the Masters of the Night Wind Tribal Chronicles is Legendary Color. This quest is fairly simple but with a slight trickiness to it. This is why many players are struggling to complete the Legendary…
Read More » -
Blog
Genshin Impact Chasca Build Guide: Artifacts, Weapons, and Teams
The Genshin Impact 5.2 update brings a map expansion for Natlan and two new characters. One of these new characters is Chasca, an Anemo Bow DPS, who deals more damage based on the Pyro, Hydro, Electro, or Cryo characters in her team. Chasca’s kit is very different from other DPS units, making Genshin players highly confused about how to play…
Read More » -
Blog
Genshin Impact Chasca Materials and Farming Guide
Chasca is the new 5-star character in Genshin Impact 5.2, and she is a strong DPS with a focus on the Swirl reaction. Chasca is a skilled negotiator in Natlan and also one of the heroes. She is going to be an Anemo character with a bow weapon type, and her kit allows her to fly in the game. If…
Read More » -
Blog
Genshin Impact 5.2 Livestream Date and Time (Countdown Timer)
Genshin Impact 5.2 is only a week away from release and it is going to be filled with content. The 5.2 version will release two new characters and add a map extension to Natlan. Other than that, there is a rumor about the old Dragonspine event returning in version 5.2, possibly focusing on the Dragonspine Durin story arc. The Genshin…
Read More » -
Blog
Genshin Impact 5.1 Maintenance: Start and End Time
Genshin Impact 5.1 is close to its release and the community is already buzzing with excitement. Version 5.1 will feature Act III and IV of the Chapter V Natlan Archon quest, which is expected to be filled with action against the abyss. The update is soon going to be live and Hoyoverse has already revealed the Maintenance time for version…
Read More » -
Blog
Genshin Impact 5.1 Livestream Codes: Free 300 Primogems
Genshin Impact 5.1 Livestream is scheduled for September 26, 2024. Continuing the Archon Quest in the Natlan region, the popular Gacha game will deliver information about upcoming character banners in Genshin 5.1. And there’s one more thing that players are excited about – livestream codes. Like every other version livestream, the 5.1 Livestream will also bring redeem codes to get…
Read More »