A real-world test of 20 game anti-addiction systems shows clear differences, and using parental management tools well becomes critical

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The article reviews how 20 popular mobile games handle anti-addiction protections for minors. It finds wide variation in protection quality, with Tencent titles such as Honor of Kings and Peacekeeper Elite performing especially well. The piece highlights stronger identity verification, facial recognition, spending controls, and easier access to customer service as key safeguards. It also shows that parental supervision tools are becoming central because many minors still bypass restrictions using adult accounts or identity information.

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