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WHO makes 'gaming disorder' diagnosis official
Final version of World Health Organization's 11th International Compendium of Diseases includes gaming addiction for the first time
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Former Telltale CEO sues developer over alleged breach of contract
Kevin Bruner claims Telltale failed to fulfil its obligations to him after he stepped down in 2017
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Apple clamps down on developers sharing data on users' friends
"When someone shares your info as part of their address book, you have no say in it, and you have no knowledge of it," says privacy expert
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Indiegogo confirms debt collectors will recoup crowdfunding money for ZX Spectrum Vega+
Crowdfunding platform says Retro Computers Ltd failed to meet requirements for mid-June extension
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Developers can now offer free trials on the App Store
New App Store Review Guidelines also clarify rules around multi-platform apps like Steam Link
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Indiegogo extends deadline for ZX Spectrum Vega+ as June shipping date announced
Retro Computers Ltd "still determined to deliver the Vega+" despite ongoing dispute with former project leads
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PUBG vs Fortnite: Let the market decide
A court case in South Korea revives the old question of whether a game concept deserves legal protection - but 'clone wars' should be settled in the market, not the courtroom
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PUBG Corp files copyright lawsuit against Epic Games
Korean developer began proceedings in January, alleging Fortnite plagiarises PUBG
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ESA: We can't go to the "lowest common denominator of government" on loot boxes
Mike Gallagher warns against "over-reactions" to loot boxes influencing the industry
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What does GDPR mean for PR?
Leading UK games agencies tell us how new privacy regulations are refining their processes and better relationships with press
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We Happy Few denied classification in Australia
Compulsion Games' title cannot be sold in the country in its current form
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ESRB dropping short form ratings for digital games in June
Developers will still be able to get rated at no cost via IARC
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Senate vote to reinstate net neutrality passes 52-47
House must now vote on the measure by January; it would then head to the President's desk
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Unprecedented move by German prosecutors over Nazi imagery in satirical game
Game serves "both the arts and civic enlightenment" says PPO
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Supreme Court lifts ban on sports gambling, including esports
DraftKings to implement sports, esports betting on its fantasy sports platform
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Daybreak insists it has no connection to parent company
UPDATE: Columbus Nova confirms it "never had any ownership interest" in H1Z1 developer
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Harmonix denies association with Columbus Nova
Rock Band studio follows Daybreak, saying previous announcements of acquisition by Russia-connected firm were mistaken
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Kingsleys unleash ire of independent author community with Rebellion trademark
But CEO Jason Kingsley assures that 'Rebellion' will only be used for relevant services, is investigating 'overreaching' application
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Sony, Nintendo and Microsoft update warranty policies in response to FTC warning
Customers now have more freedom to use third party products and services
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Twitch counter-sues streamer banned for gambling, inappropriate conduct
James Varga, aka "Phantoml0rd", sued Twitch over the ban last month
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Net neutrality officially ends June 11
Challenges to the change are unlikely to take forceful effect in time, though reversal remains possible
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Belgian Gaming Commission recommends criminal prosecution over illegal loot boxes
Commission lays groundwork for prosecution as Belgian justice minister meets with stakeholders to find an alternative
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Acram Digital games removed from Steam after rogue staffer manipulates reviews
"This is my individual, bad behaviour, not the team, so I would like to blame me, not the devs," says Grzegorz Kubas
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US Senate forces vote to restore net neutrality
If it passes, the vote goes to the House of Representatives, followed by the President's desk
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GDPR spells closure for free-to-play shooter Loadout
Developer says new regulations are a "major burden" for small studios doing business in EU