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The latest Antitrust coverage curated for game developers.

Judge halts Paramount-Warner Bros. merger for a minimum of 14 days

A federal judge has put the Paramount–Warner Bros. Discovery merger on ice for at least 14 days, with the pause potentially stretching to 28. The move gives state attorneys general …

News GamesIndustry.biz · 2 months ago
SK Hynix, Samsung and Micron sued over allegations of "concerted anticompetitive behaviour" in DRAM market

Three DRAM giants are facing a class action over alleged supply coordination and price fixing, and the fallout is already hitting game hardware costs. SK Hynix, Samsung, and Micron are …

News GamesIndustry.biz · 2 months, 3 weeks ago
Sony expected to pay US customers $7.8m in PlayStation Store settlement

Sony may end up refunding US PlayStation Store buyers $7.8 million after a long-running antitrust case over digital game sales. The practical takeaway for developers is less about the payout …

News GamesIndustry.biz · 4 months, 2 weeks ago
Alternative app store Aptoide files antitrust lawsuit against Google, alleges "anticompetitive chokehold"

Aptoide's antitrust lawsuit against Google highlights ongoing tensions in the app ecosystem. This case could reshape how developers interact with app stores, especially regarding in-app purchases. As Aptoide pushes for …

News GamesIndustry.biz · 5 months, 1 week ago