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News

California lawyer alleges Governor Newsom interfered with Activision Blizzard suit - Report

DFEH assistant chief council Melanie Proctor resigns, says governor's office pressured agency for the benefit of publisher

April 13, 2022 Brendan Sinclair

Feature

China ends nine-month freeze on game approvals

First batch of games approved for release since July includes 45 titles

April 11, 2022 Brendan Sinclair

News

Roblox backs Apple in ongoing battle against Epic's appeal

Company behind popular kids game says App Store “enhances safety and security”

April 1, 2022 James Batchelor

Academy

A crash course in understanding trademarks | GDC 2022

Sheridans' Tim Repa-Davies gave an overview of how trademarks work, and what to look out for when it comes to giving a publisher access to your IP rights

March 30, 2022 Marie Dealessandri

News

Activision Blizzard EEOC settlement going forward

Federal regulator's suit ends with $18 million fund created for those the publisher was accused of discriminating against; California regulator's suit continues

March 29, 2022 Brendan Sinclair

News

EU may force Apple to allow sideloaded iOS apps

Digital Markets Act would open up of large tech platforms, mandate interoperability with large messaging services

March 28, 2022 Brendan Sinclair

News

Apple calls on court to reject Epic's appeal

But it may be another year before a hearing is called to decide the ongoing antitrust dispute

March 25, 2022 James Batchelor

News

Judge prepared to approve Activision Blizzard's settlement with EEOC

California DFEH objections dismissed as “simply inaccurate,” $18 million fund deemed “fair, reasonable and adequate”

March 23, 2022 James Batchelor

News

Ubisoft drops suit against Assassin's Creed Symphony producer

Publisher reaches agreement to end original partnership for symphonic spin-off tour, prepares to kick off new series of shows later this year

March 22, 2022 Brendan Sinclair

News

Microsoft, EA, among companies urging Texas to drop anti-trans directive

Governor's order to investigate parents helping trans kids receive gender-affirming healthcare as child abusers "goes against the values of our companies"

March 11, 2022 Brendan Sinclair

News

Russia has reportedly legalised piracy in the face of economic sanctions

Change in laws potentially undermines the wave of major games firms that have cut off the market

March 11, 2022 James Batchelor

News

Report: Eight women join gender discrimination lawsuit against PlayStation

A plaintiff told Axios that "I believe Sony is not equipped to appropriately handle toxic environments"

March 9, 2022 Jeffrey Rousseau

News

Class action lawsuit over NBA 2K loot boxes accuses Take-Two of “unfair, deceptive and unlawful practices”

Plaintiff claims monetisation model “psychologically distances” players from the real impact of their purchase

March 7, 2022 James Batchelor

News

Activision Blizzard sued by family of employee who committed suicide

Complaint says sexual harassment played a role, accuses publisher of not fully cooperating with police investigation

March 4, 2022 Brendan Sinclair

News

Activision Blizzard failed to meet requirement for women board members

Publisher had more than three years to meet three-woman minimum on board of directors, blames noncompliance on Microsoft acquisition talks

March 4, 2022 Brendan Sinclair

Feature

Tournament licenses are a necessary step in taming eSports' Wild West | Opinion

Backlash to Capcom's community licenses for small tournaments highlights some genuine missteps -- but the general principle is sound

March 4, 2022 Rob Fahey

News

Activision shareholder sues publisher over Microsoft acquisition

Lawsuit alleges Call of Duty publisher withheld information when asking shareholders to vote in favour of sale

Feb. 25, 2022 James Batchelor

News

Sony requests gender discrimination lawsuit to be dismissed

Lawyer says class-action lawsuit filed in November doesn't provide enough evidence

Feb. 24, 2022 Marie Dealessandri

News

US senator warns Bobby Kotick about undermining unionisation

"I urge you and the management at Raven Software to negotiate in good faith with the workers," she said

Feb. 24, 2022 Marie Dealessandri

News

California plans UK-style age appropriate design code

If passed, law would affect major tech and games companies, including Meta, Google, Activision Blizzard and Riot Games

Feb. 21, 2022 James Batchelor

News

SEC widens investigation into Activision Blizzard misconduct handling

Agency issues new subpoenas to directors as DFEH goes to Los Angeles police department for records on Kotick and other staff

Feb. 18, 2022 Danielle Partis

Feature

Halo composers' royalty fight could threaten TV series

Marty O'Donnell and Mike Salvatori instruct lawyers to explore injunction blocking show's release as part of Microsoft suit

Feb. 11, 2022 Brendan Sinclair

News

Capcom lawsuit over alleged stolen art settled

Statement from law firm says both parties have "amicably resolved their dispute"

Feb. 10, 2022 Danielle Partis

News

Ubisoft sues producer of Assassin's Creed Symphony show

Publisher says concert promoter breached agreement, refuses to acknowledge termination of contract, is harming relations with new licensee for symphonic Assassin's Creed shows

Feb. 4, 2022 Brendan Sinclair

News

35 US states file antitrust case against Apple in support of Epic

The US Justice Department also weighed in, stating that the original ruling in the Epic vs Apple trial was "flawed"

Jan. 28, 2022 Marie Dealessandri