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Tencent in talks with US Committee to retain Epic and Riot stakes

The CFIUS is investigating whether user data handled by the two studios could constitute a "national security risk" because they are Chinese-owned

May 6, 2021 Marie Dealessandri

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Sony facing lawsuit over PlayStation Store exclusivity

Platform holder stopped allowing third party stores to sell digital downloads in 2019

May 6, 2021 Danielle Partis

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Australia introduces tax break for games

The 30% tax relief is the first ever federal tax incentive for the Australian games industry

May 6, 2021 Marie Dealessandri

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Tim Sweeney unsure how an Epic win would impact non-gaming apps

CEO was questioned on how Epic's proposed changes to iOS ecosystem would affect dating, health, messaging apps and more

May 5, 2021 Danielle Partis

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Epic vs Apple trial began with influx of fans shouting "free Fortnite"

Hundreds of young Fortnite players dialled into public conference call

May 4, 2021 Danielle Partis

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Fortnite made $9bn in two years

Epic Games' battle royale made $5.4bn in 2018 and $3.7bn in 2019, court documents from the Epic vs Apple trial showed

May 4, 2021 Marie Dealessandri

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Sony charges developers for cross-platform play, court documents reveal

Tim Sweeney claims that Sony is the only platform holder to do this

May 4, 2021 Danielle Partis

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Blizzard moves to block Fox's Diablo trademark

The TV network applied to register Diablo as a trademark for use on glassware, dinnerware and pet food in relation to its animated series HouseBroken

May 4, 2021 Marie Dealessandri

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Wolfire Games files antitrust lawsuit against Valve

The developer argues that Valve uses its dominant position on the PC market to "exploit publishers and consumers"

April 30, 2021 Marie Dealessandri

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Riot issues cease-and-desist to League of Legends fan project

Developer denies claims that it tried to “extort” code and assets from the Chronoshift team

April 28, 2021 Danielle Partis

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Streamer Phantoml0rd wins three-year Twitch lawsuit

CS:GO player James Varga was banned from the platform in 2016

April 27, 2021 Danielle Partis

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Xbox controller drift lawsuit to be settled out of court

Microsoft's call for the case to be moved to arbitration was successful

April 19, 2021 Danielle Partis

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Sweeney and Cook set to testify at Apple vs. Epic Games trial

The two CEOs will be examined for evidence pertaining to their respective companies, Sweeney's could take up to eight hours

April 15, 2021 Danielle Partis

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Apple attempts to block Epic from calling witnesses in antitrust trial

Update: District Judge denied Apple's demands, saying Epic didn't breach disclosure requirements

April 13, 2021 Marie Dealessandri

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Court overturns ruling against Quantic Dream over unfair dismissal

Quantic Dream also shared a statement to "set the record straight," dismissing all allegations of toxic culture

April 12, 2021 Marie Dealessandri

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Loot boxes reported "structurally and psychologically akin to gambling"

Update: "The UK games industry has already taken action in regards to concerns around loot boxes," a UKIE spokesperson reacted

April 6, 2021 Marie Dealessandri

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Brazil launches inquiry to ban loot boxes

Companies selling loot boxes could be facing a daily fine of up to $700,000

April 6, 2021 Marie Dealessandri

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FBI investigating match fixing in CS:GO

The law enforcement agency is reportedly working with the Esports Integrity Commission on a case looking at the North American MDL

April 6, 2021 Marie Dealessandri

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UK competition watchdog to investigate Apple

The CMA will investigate alleged anti-competitive practices after developers complained of "unfair" terms and conditions

March 5, 2021 Marie Dealessandri

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EA bans FIFA player following racial abuse towards ex-footballer Ian Wright

The lifetime ban was issued after the player sent racist messages to Wright following a lost FIFA game

March 4, 2021 Marie Dealessandri

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Bethesda faces lawsuit over Fallout 4 DLC

The company faces charges of deceit for not including its Creation Club in the game's Season Pass, which could delay Microsoft's ZeniMax takeover

Feb. 24, 2021 Marie Dealessandri

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CD Projekt Red issues DMCA to prevent spread of stolen Gwent code

The copyright strikes targeted Twitter users sharing links to download the stolen data

Feb. 22, 2021 Marie Dealessandri

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WallStreetBets agitator Keith Gill faces class action lawsuit over Gamestop Reddit Rally

YouTuber known as Roaring Kitty accused of "deceitful and manipulative conduct"

Feb. 18, 2021 Ivy Taylor

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Coalition for App Fairness behind North Dakota bill against Apple

Money from the organisation co-founded by Epic Games paid for lobbyists to introduce new bill into state senate

Feb. 17, 2021 Ivy Taylor

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First PS5 drift class action lawsuit filed against Sony

The lawsuit says the drift defect "compromises the DualSense controller's core functionality"

Feb. 15, 2021 Marie Dealessandri