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Star Control creators settle legal battle with Stardock
Fred Ford and Paul Reiche III say dispute was settled "amicably and in a way where the fans are the biggest winners"
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Epic collaborates with dance creator on Fortnite emote
Developer changes tact after series of lawsuits over alleged copyright infringement dominate headlines
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Devs hit Apple with class action lawsuit
Tech giant accused of anti-competitive practices and "profit killing" commissions
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The games industry and mental health | Opinion
Dr Jo Twist OBE, CEO of Ukie, discusses how games can help in the fight against one of the defining public health challenges of our age
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Iron Maiden sue 3D Realms over Early Access title Ion Maiden
Metal band accuses developer of "incredibly blatant" infringement
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Sony Europe taken to court for alleged consumer rights violations
ACCC alleges PlayStation Store refund policy does not reflect the consumer rights protected under Australian law
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South Korean government split on gaming disorder
Ministry of Culture argues diagnosis violates right to cultural freedom while Ministry of Welfare supports the WHO classification
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Playdate handheld pressured Playdate event to change name, says organizer
Nathalie Lawhead criticizes Panic rep for "bullying" people building the culture the handheld is marketed toward
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Games industry being "dragged through the mud" by Belgian loot box ruling
Flemish Games Association spokesman David Verbruggen questions the motives of Belgian Gaming Commission report on loot boxes
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US considers 25% tariff on game consoles
Trump administration proposes tax on "essentially all products" coming from China as part of escalating trade dispute
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US loot box bill receives bipartisan support
Republican senator's ban on loot boxes pay-to-win mechanics for children has been co-sponsored by two Democrats
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ZeniMax amicably resolves "Redfall" trademark dispute
Contested trademark is thought by fans to be a possible title for the next Elder Scrolls game
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Gearbox didn't file a grievance against former legal counsel
Wade Callender confirms that the Borderlands studio has not followed through on its threat
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Sega's Judgement will be available in Japan again in July
A new character model and voice will replace that of actor Pierre Taki, who was arrested on drug charges
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Nintendo to halt service of two mobile games in Belgium amid loot box debacle
Animal Crossing: Pocket Camp and Fire Emblem Heroes to be taken offline in Belgium on August 27
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Streamer Tfue sues esports organization for illegal operation as a talent agency
Turner Tenney claims Faze Clan did not act in his best interests, withheld 80% of his earnings from streaming
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Red Dead Online's in-game poker unavailable in certain regions
Despite no connection with real-world money, players in countries with strict gambling laws may not be able to access minigame
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Riot Games stands firm against walkout employees' demands
UPDATE: League of Legends developer describes walkout as an "important moment" for the company, details changes made as a result
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Apple ruling opens a can of worms for digital storefronts | Opinion
The Supreme Court ruling could open the floodgate to consumer lawsuits for digital stores -- including the content of developer agreements
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Kickstarter won't recognize employee union without an election
Interim CEO acknowledges problems but believes the company is "better set up to be successful without the framework of a union "
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Why we're headed toward loot box legislation | Opinion
The games industry is poorly positioned to defend itself on this front, and the fallout could impact a lot more than just loot box mechanisms
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Who is responsible for loot boxes?
Voices from around the industry share their thoughts on what's at stake and who should be doing what
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What yesterday's EU court ruling means for the games industry
Companies are advised to start acting quickly or face legal trouble once ruling implemented
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Sweden investigating loot boxes
Swedish Consumer Agency has been instructed to review casino-like elements of gaming mechanics; local gaming trade group welcomes the move
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Employers must track staff working hours, EU court rules
Ruling to help uphold EU Working Time Directive should help tackle industry crunch problem