Legal
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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
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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
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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
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Five former Ubisoft executives arrested after sexual harassment investigation
Serge Hascoët and Tommy François among those in custody
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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"
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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
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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
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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
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Epic files another Supreme Court appeal against Apple
Update: Apple has also made another appeal to the court
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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Developer arrested at Roblox Developer Conference
Roblox Innovation Awards cancelled in response to safety concerns
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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
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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
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Roblox accused of facilitating "illegal gambling ring" for minors
Parents issue a class action lawsuit on behalf of their children
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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
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Researchers find China's game time limits ineffective in reducing excessive play
"No evidence" that restrictions on minors had any impact in cutting down on heavy gaming
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Author sues Apple and The Tetris Company for reportedly adapting book without consent
Dan Ackerman is seeking damages for unfair competition and copyright infringement
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Supreme Court: Apple doesn't need to open App Store payments yet
Justice Elena Kagan refuses Epic's request to undo delay of order that devs be able to bypass Apple's payments system
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