NetEase acquires Grasshopper Manufacture
The deal was signed in May 2021
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Activision Blizzard moves to pause California suit over ethics violation
Publisher wants to look into allegation that state agency's lawyers can't bring case due to rules of professional conduct
Sony threatens legal action against Dbrand over PS5 faceplates
Update: Dbrand launches redesigned plates, says new style "neutralises any future infringement claims"
Ubisoft expands partnership with Digital Schoolhouse
Company to give over 5000 Discovery Tour codes to 52 UK schools
Former Aeon Must Die developers issue fresh demands to Focus and Limestone as game finally launches
Ex-employees call for former employer to "complete their legal responsibilities," request investigation results, and proof of pay for allegedly unpaid work
Resetera sold for $4.5 million
The gaming forum was acquired by MOBA Network
Communications Workers of America union also objects to EEOC, Activision Blizzard settlement
Union concerned over lack of clarity around process, calls $18 million fund "woefully inadequate"
IO Interactive reports record-breaking year driven by Hitman 3
Studio generated $78 million in profit, a 136% increase on the previous year
Magic Leap raises $500m, unveils Magic Leap 2
Company valued at $2 billion, second generation of AR headset expected in 2022
California DFEH accused of ethics violations in Activision Blizzard lawsuit
A crossover of lawyers on two different cases could be a legal conflict of interest
Post-pandemic games investment must go beyond "fishing in the same pond"
Cassia Curran, Parin Shah and Agostino Simonetta reflect on the COVID-19 pandemic's impact on the investment landscape
Chinese state media calls for closure of gaming restrictions
People's Daily reports some online platforms are selling and renting accounts that enable minors to play
Apple appeals against court ruling that would enable external payment options
Anti-steering restrictions were to be lifted in December, but iPhone maker wants to wait until after legal process
My.Games VC invests in three studios
The combined investment amounted to around $3 million
Dutch antitrust regulator finds Apple App Store payments anti-competitive
iPhone maker ordered to make changes to in-app payment system, following investigation that began in 2019
California prepping objection to Activision Blizzard-EEOC settlement
Department of Fair Employment and Housing says $18 million agreement to resolve discrimination claims would hurt its own court case as well as publisher's employees
New Ofcom rules calls for Twitch and platforms to better police video content
Sites face fines or suspension if they do not take "appropriate measures" to tackle videos around sexual abuse and racism
Apple estimated to earn more from gaming than Sony, Microsoft and Nintendo
Analysis suggests games generated $8.5 billion for App Store in fiscal 2019 alone
Where is the line between fan creativity and IP infringement?
Harbottle & Lewis' Kostya Lobov discusses the balance rights holders must strike when protecting their property and allowing fans to express themselves
China bans livestreaming by children under 16
Latest restrictions on tech popular with kids include plans to create electronic ID system to supervise minors' gaming
Over 200 Chinese games firms reportedly vow to self-regulate in face of new restrictions
Statement from state-backed gaming association suggests firms will use facial recognition to identify minors
Misfits Gaming Group secures $35m investment
Media brand Scripps leads investment into global esports organisation
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