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Brazil adopts breakthrough Legal Framework for Games
New law to bolster legal framework around games in the country will pave the way for more opportunities
News
Google to pay $700 million in antitrust settlement against US state attorneys
Several changes to Google Play will be made in response, including allowing alternative billing
News
Gabe Newell ordered to make in-person deposition for Valve v. Wolfire Games lawsuit
Valve head initially asked for remote deposition due to health concerns relating to COVID
Academy
New loot box transparency guidance in the UK – is it game-changing?
Fieldfisher goes through the new guidance's requirements, and what it means for game businesses in practice
News
Handheld consoles required to have replaceable batteries by 2027
A new EU regulation will see future portable consoles have accessible batteries for consumers to replace
News
Yuji Naka fined, sentenced to prison for insider trading
Ex-Square Enix employee given a suspended sentence of two and half years in prison
Academy
A tale of classified documents and online platforms: How to comply with new EU rules
Fieldfisher's Frankie Everitt and John Brunning on complying with the Digital Services Act by the February 2024 deadline
News
Hearing in Microsoft's appeal against CMA to start on July 24
Xbox firm to challenge regulator's decision to block its proposed acquisition of ABK in submissions that may last up to ten days
News
Authorities grant Battleground Mobile India a three-month trial period
The move comes as Krafton addressed authorities concerns about data security following a nearly one-year ban
News
Bungie wins $12m in damages against Destiny 2 cheat seller
Owner of VeteranCheats found guilty of copyright infringement and violation of the DMCA
News
Dark and Darker removed from Steam due to ongoing Ironmace/Nexon dispute
Nexon issues DMCA against the title, developer says action is based on "distorted claims"
News
Yuji Naka admits to insider trading
Prosecutor claims that the ex-Square Enix employee made a profit of $167,000 with insider information
News
CWA presses charges against Activision over the firing of two employees
Update: CWA decries discharge as "retaliation," says Activision treats employees like "disposable workhorses"
News
Bungie wins $4.3m in arbitration case against AimJunkies
Cheat seller's parent company found liable in accusations of violations of the DMCA anti-circumvention provisions
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Microsoft to attend hearing with EU regulator on February 21
The company will defend its proposed acquisition of Activision Blizzard
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Epic files appeal in India to push for third-party app stores on Google Play
The Fortnite firm says it's been "adversely affected" by Google not complying with the Competition Commission of India's directive
News
Sony says Microsoft's demands in FTC case about Activision acquisition are "obvious harassment"
Microsoft had requested to see files about Sony's leadership
News
US court dismissed Joy-Con drift lawsuit
The lawsuit was initially filed in October 2020 in the Northern District of California
Opinion
The EU sets its sights on game regulation | Opinion
EU regulation of game business practices is getting underway in earnest – but the industry still has time to get its own house in order before rules are imposed
News
Yuji Naka formally charged with insider trading accusations
Former Square Enix employee Taisuke Sasaki was also indicted at the end of December
Feature
Exploring Finland's proposed loot box regulation
We look into the implications of a bill that could classify loot boxes as gambling, and what it could mean for the Finnish games industry
News
ESA and Gay Gaming Professionals celebrate Respect for Marriage Act adoption
The organisations released a joint statement in support of the RFMA being signed into law
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Class-action lawsuit against Fortnite to go ahead in Canada
Judge sided with the plaintiffs, saying they "have a valid product liability claim against" Epic Games