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California state's Activision Blizzard lawsuit ends with $55m settlement
UPDATE: Publisher claims CRD withdrew its allegations, CRD tells us it is still finalising documentation
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Google to pay $700 million in antitrust settlement against US state attorneys
Several changes to Google Play will be made in response, including allowing alternative billing
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CMA to restart cloud gaming probe in January
UK Court of Appeal to allow further investigation into Apple and Google's dominance in the emerging sector
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Epic's win over Google "spells trouble for app stores"
But lawyers warn this victory is "not a silver bullet" in the fight against Apple, and that full repercussions are years away
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Epic Games wins antitrust trial against Google | Epic vs Google
Jury says Google Play is an illegal monopoly, Google plans to challenge the verdict
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ZeniMax strikes tentative deal with union on AI
Microsoft subsidiary commits to AI uses that "enhance worker productivity, growth and satisfaction without causing workers harm"
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Where to get illegally pirated games | This Week in Business
A look at who is allowed to profit off counterfeit games and how the industry goes after everyone else
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FTC appeals to block already-completed Microsoft-Activision deal
US regulator claims it only needed to show the potential for Microsoft to withhold games, not prove the deal was anticompetitive
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Loot box State of Play 2023: A global update on regulation
Researcher Leon Y. Xiao recaps legislative developments on loot box monetization methods around the world
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Epic explains why it hasn't sued Nintendo, Sony and Microsoft over 30% fee | Epic vs Google
Fortnite firm says platform holders' hardware losses justify the need to charge devs for game sales and microtransactions
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Activision Blizzard planned to open "Steam of mobile" store | Epic vs Google
The firm sought to partner with Epic Games or Supercell to launch a mobile games marketplace
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CD Projekt resolves dispute with investors over Cyberpunk 2077 launch issues
US court grants final approval of settlement, following $1.85 million agreement earlier this year
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Krafton and NetEase settle PUBG, Knives Out dispute
Court rules that NetEase breached terms of contract
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Ex-Xsolla exec sues company
Monetization and payments firm "vehemently denies" allegations it fired accounting VP for reporting violation
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Judge orders Epic, Google to hold settlement talks | Epic vs Google
Fortnite firm has also been told to file demands by the end of the week, Google must reply with 48 hours
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Take-Two Interactive sued over use of virtual currency
Plaintiff highlights the non-transferrable nature of virtual currency in 2K sports games
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Niantic pushing for arbitration ahead of sexual bias lawsuit hearing
UPDATE: Superior Court judge blocks Nianitc's motion, enabling the class action to proceed
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AviaGames sued for use of bots in real-money skill-based games
Class action lawsuit from players follows patent infringement dispute with rival Skillz
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Tim Sweeney: We were willing to sue Sony for cross-play | Epic vs Google
Elsewhere, more details emerge over Google's plans to buy the Fortnite firm
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OnePlus, Samsung say they were restricted from including Fortnite in app stores | Epic vs Google
Google says OnePlus omitted Epic game by choice, and Samsung inclusion enabled malicious 'fake Fortnite' app
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Roblox faces lawsuit claiming it lacks child safety measures
Complaint alleges its difficult to monitor minors' spending habits and does not protect children against grooming
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Epic turned down $147m deal to put Fortnite on Google Play | Epic vs Google
Judge also confirms court exhibits will not be publicly accessible until after the antitrust trial concludes
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Microsoft, EA, Activision, Ubisoft and Epic face game addiction lawsuit
Arkansas family suing gaming giants for their child's excessive playtime and spending
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Epic accuses Google of "bribe or block" dominance on Android | Epic vs Google
Google's opening statement emphasises openness of Android and competition with Apple
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30% is "a market fee, not a monopoly fee," says Google | Epic vs Google
Google defends share of all transactions, as Epic reveals its game store is still not profitable