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California law compels digital storefronts to inform players they don't own their games
Legislation will ensure consumers are aware they are licensing rather than purchasing digital products
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How Brazil's new legal framework for games will change the industry
Trade bodies and developers talk us through the new opportunities for growth and investment unlocked by this "game-changing" legislation
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Film production company Stellarblade sues Sony over Stellar Blade
Its owner claims the trademarks are "confusingly similar"
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X ban in Brazil: "Allowing Musk to disregard court orders sets a dangerous precedent"
As the situation shows signs of resolution, we talk to Brazilian indie devs about the impact of X's ban on their operations
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Two games addiction lawsuits dismissed
The cases, which were against firms including Activision Blizzard, Epic Games, and Roblox, were voluntarily dismissed
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The Pokémon vs Palworld legal battle we did (and didn't) expect | GI Microcast
Latest episode available to download now
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Nintendo and The Pokémon Company sue Palworld developer Pocketpair
UPDATE: Pocketpair responds, says it's "not been notified" of which patents it's accused of having infringed
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The Pokémon Company wins $15m copyright lawsuit against Chinese Pokémon clone
Companies behind Pocket Monster Reissue ordered to pay millions in damages
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Fake vintage consoles and games worth almost €50 million seized in Italy
Police discovered nearly 12,000 counterfeit devices were being trafficked from China
Feature
What does the Digital Markets Act mean for mobile game developers?
Experts from law firm Linklaters break down the new regulations - and how they might benefit game makers
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Developers behind 80 games sign deals with SAG-AFTRA
ARK: Survival Evoled creator Studio Wildcard and Vampire Therapist dev Little Bat among those working with union
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SAG-AFTRA secures first AI protection deal for actors with Lightspeed LA
Union members are now able to work on Tencent-owned studio's debut game, Last Sentinel, despite ongoing strikes
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AimJunkies denied new trial against Bungie
$4.3 million arbitration award for damages and fees confirmed for the Destiny maker
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Unionised Raven workers file complaint against studio, Activision, and Microsoft
Complaint alleges that the firms are not bargaining in good faith
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
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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"
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Sega reaches settlement against staff member's harasser
Individual ordered to pay undisclosed sum after allegedly posting "excessive, slanderous and insulting comments" online
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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
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IGDA challenges US Patent office over requirement for applicants' addresses
Association highlights concerns regarding the potential for harassment, including doxing
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Microsoft relinquishes non-voting observer seat on OpenAI board
The withdrawal distances the company from antitrust concerns and regulatory scrutiny around AI
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Apple approves Epic Games Store for iOS after rejecting it twice
This follows Epic sharing concerns of DMA violation with the European Commission
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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
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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"
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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
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European Commission finds Apple has breached DMA
It has also launched a non-compliance investigation in response to Apple's business terms