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Microsoft calls FTC unconstitutional
Update: Xbox maker retracts allegations that the Commission is violating its Fifth Amendment rights
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Lawsuit against CD Projekt Red over Cyberpunk 2077 settles for $1.85m
Agreement will have the Polish games firm pay the amount and it will not have to admit to any of the suit's allegations
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FTC seeks to ban non-compete clauses
US regulator says non-competes represent unfair competition that keeps wages down, hampers innovation
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CMA extends deadline for Microsoft/Activision Blizzard investigation
Inquiry group now has until April 26, 2023 to complete report, but is aiming to do so ahead of this date
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FTC: No "substantive" settlement talks under way with Microsoft
US regulator's attempt to block $69 billion Activision Blizzard acquisition centres around August trial
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China regulators to license 44 foreign games for domestic release
The National Press and Publication Administration is also set to approve 84 local titles
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Yuji Naka formally charged with insider trading accusations
Former Square Enix employee Taisuke Sasaki was also indicted at the end of December
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Gamers band together to sue Microsoft over Activision merger
10 individuals seeking order that would block the firm from buying the Call of Duty maker
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75% of public comments on Microsoft-Activision were in favor of deal, says UK CMA
Regulator received roughly 2,600 emails during open comment period, but 500 were excluded for abusive content, other reasons
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Riot Games files motion to end deal with cryptocurrency firm FTX
The League of Legends maker notes that the outfit's bankruptcy and controversies have damaged its public image
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Epic to pay $520 million to settle FTC charges on Fortnite
Game maker will pay $275 million for violating children's privacy law and $245 million "for tricking users into making unwanted charges"
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US senator presses Valve on Nazi content
New Hampshire Sen. Maggie Hassan asks Gabe Newell to explain extremist, racist, antisemetic, and homophobic content on Steam
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European Parliament calls for better consumer protections in gaming
Committee's list of concerns includes making sure developers "avoid addiction-feeding design and take into account the age, rights and vulnerabilities of children"
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Exploring Finland's proposed loot box regulation
We look into the implications of a bill that could classify loot boxes as gambling, and what it could mean for the Finnish games industry
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Can the FTC block Microsoft's ABK acquisition?
Legal experts offer their thoughts on what will happen following the US regulator's lawsuit against the $69 billion deal
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Loot box State of Play 2022: Regulatory and policy research developments
Researcher Leon Y. Xiao offers a worldwide recap for a busy year of legal action around loot boxes in games
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Riot Games suing NetEase, claims Hyper Front copies Valorant
League of Legends firm seeks to shut down mobile shooter and requests "substantial" damages
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Class-action lawsuit against Fortnite to go ahead in Canada
Judge sided with the plaintiffs, saying they "have a valid product liability claim against" Epic Games
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FTC files lawsuit to block Microsoft's Activision Blizzard acquisition
US regulator says it seeks to stop Microsoft from using ownership of leading publisher to harm competition and consumers
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Industry shows zero improvement on conflict minerals sourcing
While Apple, Google, and Nintendo maintained standards, Sony, Microsoft, Facebook and more saw concerning declines in responsible sourcing numbers
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Evercade units stolen in robbery
Console maker Blaze Entertainment says lorry carrying stock was subject of "possible organised attack"
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Lawsuit against ZA/UM majority shareholder withdrawn
Studio says Kaur Kender's case against it will not move forward in Estonian courts
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Yuji Naka reportedly arrested again
Balan Wonderworld maker faces second allegation of insider trading this month
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FTC reportedly split on Microsoft-Activision acquisition
Former FTC chair says a deal with concessions is likely as panel of commissioners is split on whether to contest the acquisition
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Microsoft reportedly preparing to defend Activision Blizzard acquisition in US court
Reports have suggested Federal Trade Commission could sue the Xbox firm over proposted $68.7 billion deal