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Cheat software: Can publishers level the playing field?
Legal expert Dr Andreas Lober offers practical advice to publishers battling the rise of cheat software in online games
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STJV issues call for testimonials from those in video game education
French game workers union concerned about reports of dysfunction in academic settings, hopes to implement action plan
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UK trade bodies respond to points-based immigration proposal
UKIE suggests "little impact" on games industry, while TIGA welcomes attention given to creative and STEM sectors
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Japanese court ups punishment for unlicensed Mario Kart-themed go-karts
Maricar must change its name, pay out $458k instead of $92k to Nintendo
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Warcraft 3 Reforged EULA gives Blizzard total ownership of all custom games
With the remake, Blizzard appears to be trying to avoid another Dota situation
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Washington bills would carve out exceptions for games in gambling law
Bipartisan legislation aims to protect gaming industry from lawsuits if games don't let users cash out
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Industry faces "significant" regulatory risk following 2019 government inquiry
Combined concerns around bullying and gaming disorder could lead to "badly-informed regulation that damages the functioning of the industry"
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Console tariff off the table as tensions ease between US and China
Tariff backtrack is well-timed as PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X prepare for launch
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Riot Games denies collusion in gender discrimination lawsuit
Two government agencies attempt to discredit Riot Games and plaintiffs' legal counsel in bid for $400 million compensation for current and former employees
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Nintendo can continue preventing cancellation of pre-orders in Germany
Lawsuit instigated by Norwegian Consumer Council dismissed, but may be appealed
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UK lays out standards for handling children's data
Information Commissioner finalizes Age Appropriate Design Code with 15 standards for developers to meet
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Women suing Riot Games may be entitled to $400m not $10m
Two state regulators attempt to intervene with gender discrimination class action lawsuit in plaintiffs' favour
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Patent infringement ruling against Nintendo Wii Remotes overturned
Dallas federal court declares patent invalid, nullifies $10m payout to iLife Technologies
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Japanese prefecture considers restrictions on gaming time for minors
Proposed ordinance in Kagawa Prefecture would limit those under 18 to one hour of gaming per day
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Crytek seeks to dismiss its own Star Citizen lawsuit until Squadron 42 launches
Creator of CryEngine believes Star Citizen's single-player game will be delayed past June, moves for October trial
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Rune II source code returned to publisher
More than a month after launch, Ragnarok Game LLC may have what it needs to update game left in limbo by demise of Human Head
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Nintendo wins injunction against seller of Switch mod, pirated games
Defendent allegedly also sold modded NES Classic with over 800 games
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Tackling online abuse in the games industry is "not optional"
2019 in Review: "Whatever the platforms are doing, we've got to behave as if the cavalry is not coming," says digital security expert
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UK charity calls on government to regulate loot boxes
The Royal Society for Public Health releases report on attitude of young people toward loot boxes
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Another ex-Google employee accuses company of union busting
A fifth fired worker attests company let her go for coding internal notification about workers' rights
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Nreal files motion to dismiss Magic Leap copycat suit
Chinese XR company attests its Florida rival's suit includes "erroneous legal theories and threadbare and conclusory allegations"
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Russia's Rambler Group suing Twitch for $2.8 billion
Internet giant takes takes legal action against streaming service in the region over pirated football broadcasts
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TIGA seeks industry feedback on principles for safeguarding players
Five principles proposed, final set due to be published in Feburary 2020
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Twitch signs three exclusivity deals with major streamers
Video platform responds to Ninja and Shroud departure with own deals
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Epic Games files preemptive lawsuit against Dancing Pumpkin Man
Fortnite developer responds to cease and desist letter with a lawsuit