News Apple disables web apps in the EU iOS firm cites "complex security and privacy concerns" as it changes to comply with Digital Markets Act Feb. 26, 2024 Sophie McEvoy
News China removes proposed bans on monetisation tactics from government website Removal sparks speculation of U-turn, prompting jump in shares for Chinese games firms Jan. 24, 2024 James Batchelor
Opinion AI, online platform regulation and loot boxes: Legal trends to watch in 2024 Dr Andreas Lober reflects on his 2023 predictions and looks at the year ahead to discuss how legislation could impact games companies Jan. 11, 2024 Dr Andreas Lober
News Chinese official removed following stock tumbles from new game proposals The move comes a week after regulatory body backtracked on planned gaming restrictions Jan. 2, 2024 Jeffrey Rousseau
Academy 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
News UK investigation into Apple's cloud gaming restrictions on hold Competition and Markets Authority has requested permission to continue from the Court of Appeal May 23, 2023 James Batchelor
News UK regulator adds further restrictions against Microsoft, Activision Blizzard Competition and Markets Authority says firms need to seek permission before they "acquire an interest" in each other May 12, 2023 James Batchelor
News China games association publishes draft for industry self-regulation guidelines Document details 11 requirements before games can be distributed in China, local games firms have until April 13 to give feedback March 15, 2023 James Batchelor
Opinion Did Microsoft do enough to convince Europe to let them buy Activision Blizzard? | Opinion Updated: Microsoft made a strong case in Europe. But the real challenge is with the UK Feb. 23, 2023 Christopher Dring
News Apple: CMA remedies for cloud gaming on iOS are "plainly inappropriate and unreasonable" iPhone maker claims it "encourages cloud gaming apps," defends App Store approval rules Feb. 7, 2023 James Batchelor
News Microsoft reportedly expecting CMA to oppose ABK acquisition UPDATE: Xbox firm says it has "not predetermined, nor been advised by its lawyers, that the merger will be blocked" Feb. 7, 2023 James Batchelor
Feature Legal trends for the games industry to watch in 2023 | Opinion Dr. Andreas Lober and Luca Guidobaldi analyse the topics that games companies need to be aware of this year - and revisit their 2022 predictions Jan. 19, 2023 Dr Andreas Lober and Luca Guidobaldi