News
Unionised Raven workers file complaint against studio, Activision, and Microsoft
Complaint alleges that the firms are not bargaining in good faith
Legal
Opinion
What are the legal risks of using generative AI in games development?
Andrew Velzen of law firm MBHB explores the potential issues that can arise regarding IP law, privacy law and more
News
Microsoft decries FTC's "misleading" claims of "degraded" Game Pass
Platform holder asserts that it is "common for businesses to change service offerings over time"
News
Sega reaches settlement against staff member's harasser
Individual ordered to pay undisclosed sum after allegedly posting "excessive, slanderous and insulting comments" online
News
Koei Tecmo settles copyright dispute with Youzu out of court
Koei Tecmo accepts an unspecified out-of-court settlement for copyright infringement against two of its games
News
IGDA challenges US Patent office over requirement for applicants' addresses
Association highlights concerns regarding the potential for harassment, including doxing
News
Microsoft relinquishes non-voting observer seat on OpenAI board
The withdrawal distances the company from antitrust concerns and regulatory scrutiny around AI
News
Apple approves Epic Games Store for iOS after rejecting it twice
This follows Epic sharing concerns of DMA violation with the European Commission
News
Skillz suing Voodoo for unlawful conduct and false advertising
The platform claims Voodoo is using bots to fix outcomes and determine how much players win
News
Nintendo sues two Switch pirates for "substantial and irreparable harm"
"Defendant is well aware that his conduct is unlawful and infringes Nintendo’s intellectual property rights"
News
Northern Ireland APG calls for gambling in games to be "severely limited," including loot boxes
Inquiry recommends stronger legislation as country hopes to "lead the way" on regulation
News
European Commission finds Apple has breached DMA
It has also launched a non-compliance investigation in response to Apple's business terms
News
Report: Apple facing $1bn daily fines over alleged DMA breaches
Firm says it's "confident" its policies comply with the European Commission's legislation
News
UK digital rights campaigner sues Valve for £656m over alleged anti-competitive practices
Claim accuses Steam maker of market dominance and overcharging consumers
News
CWA files Unfair Labor Practice charges against Microsoft supplier Lionbridge
Former employee accuses third party QA firm used by Activision of violating rights of coworkers
News
Wordle owner files lawsuit against geography-based Worldle
The New York Times accused the game of being "nearly identical in appearance, sound, and meaning"
News
Parents and victims of Uvalde school shooting sue Activision
Lawsuit claims gunman bought gun after using it in Call of Duty: Modern Warfare
News
UK passes DMA-like bill that could force Apple to allow other games stores on iOS
The Digital Markets, Competition and Consumers Bill would also enable sideloading third-party apps on mobile platforms
News
Former Bandai Namco worker arrested for suspected embezzlement
Ex-employee is said to have sold upwards of 4,000 company-owned smartphones worth around $2.57 million
News
UK government responds to Stop Killing Games campaign
There is "no requirement in UK law" preventing publishers from rendering older games unplayable
News
Polish regulators to investigate PS Store and Steam for anti-competitive practices
An inspection has already taken place at Sony's headquarters in Poland
News
Two Joy-Con lawsuits against Nintendo are dismissed
Diaz vs. Nintendo and Carbajal vs. Nintendo we moved for the dismissal by both the Mario maker and parents involved
News
Epic €1.1m fined for breaking EU consumer law in Netherlands
Update: Epic Games has issued a statement in response to the ACM's findings
News
TikTok files challenge against US ban
Petition says, "If a 'qualified divestiture' were feasible, the act would still be an extraordinary and unconstitutional assertion of power"