News Ex-Rhode Island official says governor forced 38 Studios under Former RIEDC head accuses Gov. Lincoln Chafee of blocking attempts to handle debt, raise capital before bankruptcy Oct. 4, 2013 Brendan Sinclair 2 comments
News EA Sports not publishing 2014 college football title, settles lawsuit The company is looking into "the future of the franchise" [UPDATE: settlement cost $40m] Sept. 27, 2013 Mike Williams
News Left Behind Games accused of revenue inflation scheme [UPDATE: CEO responds] The SEC says studio founder inflated the company's revenue by 1,300 percent in one year Sept. 25, 2013 Mike Williams 3 comments
News Vivendi tries to appeal stalled Activision Blizzard sale Preliminary injunction could tank Activision Blizzard's bid for independence Sept. 24, 2013 Mike Williams
News 3D Realms drops Duke Nukem Forever suit against Gearbox No money changes hands as companies resolve issue over profits; 3D Realms says a "misunderstanding" led to suit's filing Sept. 13, 2013 Brendan Sinclair
News Zynga, Kixeye settle ex-Cityville GM trade secret suit Employee acknowledges wrong-doing while companies decline to disclose other details of agreement Sept. 12, 2013 Brendan Sinclair
News 38 Studios loan under investigation by SEC Rhode Island Economic Development Corporation has retained firm to help it through SEC probe Sept. 11, 2013 Brendan Sinclair 4 comments
News Rhode Island suit against 38 Studios head Schilling can proceed Judge rules state can sue founder, other execs for fraud, negligence, racketeering, and other charges Aug. 28, 2013 Brendan Sinclair 4 comments
News King files cloning lawsuit against 6Waves Treasure Epic and Farm Epic developer denies all allegations Aug. 28, 2013 Rachel Weber
News Nintendo lessens loss in 3DS patent dispute Judge cuts payment to former Sony inventor 50% to $15.1 million; Nintendo to appeal further Aug. 15, 2013 Brendan Sinclair 2 comments
News Nintendo sues HackYourConsole.com Florida-based seller of DS flash carts targeted for "blatantly" promoting and selling hacking devices, pirated games Aug. 8, 2013 Brendan Sinclair 4 comments
News Activision Blizzard sued over Vivendi buyback Shareholder files complaint alleging conflicts of interest, unjust enrichment, breach of fiduciary duty Aug. 2, 2013 Brendan Sinclair
News EA loses appeal on suit from ex-NCAA athletes Circuit court sides with former players claiming publisher took their likenesses for collegiate football and basketball games July 31, 2013 Brendan Sinclair 1 comment
News Zynga sues Bang With Friends over copyright infringement Casual sex app maker chose name with Zynga trademark "fully in mind" July 31, 2013 Matt Martin 19 comments
News Robin Antonick wins Madden lawsuit EA could be liable for millions in back royalties; we speak with Antonick's attorney [Updated: EA responds] July 24, 2013 Steve Peterson 11 comments
News EA locks down college football deal Publisher signs new three-year deal with Collegiate Licensing Company for more than 150 schools, conferences, and bowl games July 19, 2013 Brendan Sinclair
News Delaware Supreme Court backs Harmonix in Viacom dispute Viacom must pay out $300m to former stockholders July 18, 2013 Rachel Weber
News NCAA confirms end of EA partnership Business climate and litigation costs blamed, colleges can still sign their own deals for game [UPDATE: EA confirms college football games to continue] July 17, 2013 Brendan Sinclair 1 comment
Feature Games vs. Guns: How the ESA outspends the NRA on lobbying Former NRA and MPAA lobbyists talk tactics, explain the ins and outs of political clout, and why official numbers don't tell the whole story July 16, 2013 Brendan Sinclair
Feature PS4, Xbox One shortages: The real deal or marketing ploy? [a]list daily's Steve Peterson takes a look at the recent reports of next-gen consoles selling out July 12, 2013 Steve Peterson 11 comments
News Sega claiming nearly $1M from Company of Heroes 2 preorders Publisher wants money from THQ's reservations on WWII real-time strategy game; Steam pre-sales figures revealed July 10, 2013 Brendan Sinclair 3 comments
News Precursor co-founder, ex-Silicon Knights director arrested for child pornography Ken McCulloch taken in by Canadian police, Precursor cuts all ties July 1, 2013 Dan Pearson 3 comments
News Nintendo prevails in Triton patent lawsuit Seattle federal judge dismisses the case against Nintendo June 28, 2013 Mike Williams 3 comments
News Australia refuses classification to State of Decay Healing items constitute "drug use related to incentives." June 26, 2013 Dan Pearson 9 comments
News Naughty Dog accused of swiping Last of Us art Update: Designer accuses developer of using his Boston transit map without permission, acknowledgement June 25, 2013 Brendan Sinclair 18 comments