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FCC reinstates net neutrality
Commission Anna Gomez says "Broadband access to the internet is a critical conduit that is essential for modern life"
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Garry's Mod removing all Nintendo content after takedown notice
Developers say there is 20 years worth of user creations to clear, ask players to delete their own Nintendo content
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Biden signs bill to ban TikTok
National security package includes a requirement for ByteDance to sell the platform in 270 days or have the app banned in the US
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FTC bans non-compete clauses
Commission votes 3-2 to nullify contractual clauses impacting an estimated 18% of US workers
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Take-Two wins lawsuit against tattoo artist
Jury argued that a licence to use LeBron James' image in NBA 2K implied his tattoos as well
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Apple denies violating court order over alternative payments
Claims Epic wants court to "micromanage Apple’s business operations in a way that would increase Epic’s profitability"
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Epic Games calls for Google Play Store policy changes
Update: Google says Epic "wants the benefits of Google Play without having to pay for it"
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Koei Tecmo issues lawsuit against Youzu over copyright infringement
The company allegedly warned the games firm to stop using its IP repeatedly
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FTC denies facial age estimation as verification tactic
ESRB, SuperAwesome, and Yoti joint application to OK the technology under COPPA laws is denied for now, may be re-filed at a later date
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Riot Games and Moonton Games settle IP legal battle
After allegations of copyright infringement that began in 2017, the League of Legends maker withdraws its lawsuits
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Judge rules in PlayStation's favour in $500m patent infringement lawsuit
Genuine Enabling Technology was seeking damages, claiming the tech allowing PlayStation consoles and controllers to communicate infringes its rights
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EU Commission investigates Google, Meta, and Apple for possible Digital Markets Act violations
If a firm is found to have multiple infringements, it can be charged up to 20% of its total global turnover
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US suing Apple for blocking cloud gaming, other antitrust practices
The Department of Justice has criticised Apple for preventing devs from offering cloud gaming services as native apps
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Microsoft, Meta, X and Match back Epic, say Apple ignores court ruling
Four tech firms join the call to have iPhone maker fully comply with judge's rule on anti-steering practicies
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Dark and Darker coming to Epic Games Store following injunction dismissal
Nexon's preliminary injunction against Ironmace was dismissed in January
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Epic says Apple violates court order with "commercially unusable" payment links
Fortnite firm has asked a federal judge to hold Apple in contempt of court
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From Epic to the EU, Apple is all about the drama | Opinion
Pulling Epic’s developer account is the latest twist in a melodrama where Apple seems content to play the villain – but the European Commission is a much more dangerous foil
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Nintendo and Yuzu developer settle lawsuit for $2.4m
Tropic Haze discontinues support for the emulator and hands over its site to the Mario Maker
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Yuzu emulator developer responds to Nintendo lawsuit
Tropic Haze has retained the services of a lawyer, has yet to release official statement
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Nintendo's Yuzu lawsuit puts emulation in the spotlight | Opinion
Few companies have been impacted by piracy as badly as Nintendo, so its litigiousness is understandable – but there are no good possible outcomes from this new legal action
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Nintendo files lawsuit against Yuzu emulator creators
Firm says the emulator was at fault for an early pirated release of The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom
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Apple to allow alternative app stores in Europe
Update: Epic Games Store to launch on iOS sometime in 2024, will be operated by Epic Games Sweden
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Optic Texas CEO and player sue Activision alleging Call of Duty League monopoly
Publisher accused of anti-competitive practices in charging "extortionate" $27.5 million entry fees to teams, steering owners to give up teams to billionaire investors
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Skills awarded $42.9m in patent infringement trial against AviaGames
Jury found Skillz provided enough evidence to show rival had copied patented skills-based gaming platform and games
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Take-Two argues that virtual currencies are "fictions" in bid to dismiss lawsuit
"VC is not plaintiff's property," lawyer said in the motion to dismiss