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Sexual abuse legislation at work is changing

Fresh Seed's Sarah Brewster explores the stricter requirements for employees to protect their staff, and how companies can prepare before it becomes law

Nov. 6, 2023 Sarah Brewster

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Epic vs Google antitrust trial begins today

Fortnite firm continues crusade against 30% cut and anti-steering practices despite struggles in case against Apple

Nov. 6, 2023 James Batchelor

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Nintendo patent details a handheld that splits into two

Portable hardware's clamshell design would include a third screen visible when system is closed

Oct. 30, 2023 Brendan Sinclair

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Myth of Empires legal dispute over allegedly stolen Ark: Survival Evolved source code now settled

Snail Games and Angela Game will work together to re-release MMO on PC and other platforms

Oct. 11, 2023 James Batchelor

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Former Bungie HR manager sues studio for wrongful termination

The complaint alleges the employee was fired after handling an incident of possible racial bias at the company

Oct. 5, 2023 Jeffrey Rousseau

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Hutch Games slapped for loot box disclosure violations

Mobile game maker argued unsuccessfully that disclosure was optional because loot boxes could be obtained through gameplay as well as purchasing

Oct. 4, 2023 Brendan Sinclair

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Five former Ubisoft executives arrested after sexual harassment investigation

Serge Hascoët and Tommy François among those in custody

Oct. 4, 2023 James Batchelor

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Former BioWare employees sue for better severance after layoffs

Seven plaintiffs are requesting fair pay, plus damages for "unreasonably poor treatment"

Oct. 4, 2023 James Batchelor

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UK regulator appealing to resume investigation into cloud gaming

Competition and Markets Authority will face Competition Appeal Tribunal in hearing today

Oct. 3, 2023 James Batchelor

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Failbetter, Alexis Kennedy settle their disputes

Fallen London studio says the pair "have reached a mutually agreeable settlement" of problems going back years

Oct. 2, 2023 Brendan Sinclair

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SAG-AFTRA talks with game companies fail to reach an agreement

Outcome follows 98% of union members voting to authorise a potential strike action

Sept. 29, 2023 James Batchelor

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Epic files another Supreme Court appeal against Apple

Update: Apple has also made another appeal to the court

Sept. 29, 2023 Sophie McEvoy

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FTC plans new in-house hearing against Microsoft-Activision acquisition

Update: Microsoft says that it still believes that the transaction will close by October 18

Sept. 28, 2023 Jeffrey Rousseau

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Valve loses appeal against EU antitrust ruling

Steam firm was fined by the European Commission in 2021 for content geo-blocking

Sept. 28, 2023 Sophie McEvoy

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Fans issue lawsuit over canceled Knights of the Old Republic 2 Switch DLC

Case argues that purchasers are owed refunds legally from Aspyr and Saber Interactive

Sept. 26, 2023 Jeffrey Rousseau

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More than 37m people may be eligible for compensation after Epic vs FTC settlement

Those affected have until January 17, 2024 to file a claim

Sept. 21, 2023 Sophie McEvoy

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Phil Spencer on Xbox leaks: "So much has changed"

Court orders all documents taken offline after Microsoft inadvertently reveals non-public information about its plans

Sept. 20, 2023 James Batchelor

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Unity closes offices in wake of death threat

Update: Police say threat that closed Austin and San Francisco offices was made by an employee

Sept. 14, 2023 Brendan Sinclair

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Four child protection regulations to have on your radar – and how to comply with them

Yoti's Julie Dawson offers advice to developers on verifying the age of their players and protecting them from inappropriate content

Sept. 12, 2023 Julie Dawson

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Developer arrested at Roblox Developer Conference

Roblox Innovation Awards cancelled in response to safety concerns

Sept. 11, 2023 Sophie McEvoy

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Motorsport Games employees win unpaid wages lawsuit

The NASCAR Heat 5 developer is also awaiting two other wages despite rulings in September

Aug. 28, 2023 Jeffrey Rousseau

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Starfield leaker faces theft charges

The individual allegedly stole 67 copies of the Sci-Fi RPG and has a trial date set for September 8

Aug. 28, 2023 Jeffrey Rousseau

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Roblox accused of facilitating "illegal gambling ring" for minors

Parents issue a class action lawsuit on behalf of their children

Aug. 18, 2023 Sophie McEvoy

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Take-Two shuts down AI GTA 5 mod

The mod was removed in response to copyright claims

Aug. 18, 2023 Sophie McEvoy

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Activision Blizzard drops lawsuit against TikTok user

Publisher originally sued Anthony 'The Needle Drop' Fantano over the rights to use a sample of his voice

Aug. 15, 2023 James Batchelor