The 'dark patterns' in Fortnite that led to the largest FTC penalties ever,The 'dark patterns' in Fortnite that led to the largest FTC penalties ever,The agency alleged that Epic Games used these deceptive tactics to trick young gamers into spending more than they realized. But other companies use them, too.
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