FCC votes to dismantle net neutrality
ESA "disappointed" as US governing body votes 3-2 to abandon rule preventing service providers from blocking traffic
Legal
Crytek sues Star Citizen developers
Alleges Cloud Imperium is still using CryEngine, but studio will "defend vigourously" against "meritless lawsuit"
Brendan 'PlayerUnknown' Greene calls for better IP protection in games
PUBG creator laments the lack of deterrents for copycats, says clones stifle innovation
Former employee sues Crytek Istanbul
Head of game operations laid off in October, still waiting on severance pay
Pushing the trolls back under the bridge
Dealing with abusive behaviour and trolling in games is an old problem, but rarely has the issue been so serious, or the responses so lacking, as in 2017
The GamesIndustry.biz Podcast: Licensing your IP, with Gary D Nissenbaum
Latest episode available now, discusses how to arrange merchandise deals and more
Microsoft sued over HoloLens patent infringement
Connecticut-based HoloTouch claims that HoloLens actually infringes two of its patents
Gazillion faces surge of refund requests after Marvel Heroes closure news
Players frustrated after spending hundreds of dollars on in-game microtransactions
Humvee maker suing Activision over trademark infringement in Call of Duty
Automotive firm says series success came "only at the expense of AM General"
There will be no fast-track visas for the UK games industry
Polystream's Bruce Grove addresses a key misunderstanding about life after Brexit for most British studios
Slot machine denies Horizon: Zero Dawn DLC trademark
US patent office suspends The Frozen Wilds DLC trademark for similarities to mobile game Frozen Wild
Does anyone own the Battle Royale genre?
Current law gives developers little more than "a headstart" over potential imitators, says Harbottle & Lewis' Kostyantyn Lobov
Loot box petition will get a response from UK government
Call to adapt laws to include game mechanics that are "essentially gambling" attracts requisite 10,000 signatures
Ex-Naughty Dog dev levies sexual harassment allegation
Developer accuses studio of firing him after he spoke up; studio says it has no evidence he ever notified it of inappropriate conduct
COPPA: A game developer's primer
"COPPA has many easy-to-miss trip wires," and Reed Smith's John P. Feldman and Wendell J. Bartnick are here to help
Can developers control streamers?
Reed Smith partner Carolyn Pepper walks through the options available if studios wish to stop influencers covering their games
Atlus US file DMCA takedown against Patreon-funded PS3 emulator
Team behind RPCS3 hold their ground with support from Patreon against pressure from Persona 5 developer
Campo Santo's DMCA strike against PewDiePie accepted by YouTube
Felix Kjellberg believes Campo Santo's position wouldn't "hold up in court" and amounts to abuse of the DMCA system
Campo Santo legally able to file DMCA against PewDiePie over racial slur
But court costs to enforce could be "well over six figures" so dangerous defence for indies and smaller studios
How to avoid getting screwed in a game publishing deal
Indies, don't be afraid to negotiate and realize your value, says games lawyer Zachary Strebeck
FTC demands disclosure from influencers following TmarTn CS:GO scandal
Commission rules that influencers must "clearly and conspicuously" identify links to products and services
Nintendo "disagrees" with $10m lawsuit verdict
Texas jury rules that platform holder's best-selling Wii console infringes on iLife's patents
Atari sues over KitKat ad campaign
Company cites "plain and blatant" infringement in UK TV spot and social media ads recreating arcade classic Breakout with chocolate bars
Take-Two argues fair use in NBA 2K tattoo lawsuit
Eventual ruling may have an impact on ownership laws around the video game medium
Former footballer Edgar Davids wins lawsuit against Riot Games
Judge rules that League of Legends developer used Davids' likeness for Striker Lucian skin
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