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Sony and Microsoft request dismissal of consumer lawsuits over tariff refunds

GamesIndustry.biz reports that Sony and Microsoft are asking courts to toss consumer class actions over alleged tariff refunds tied to 2025 console price hikes. Both companies argue the increases reflected …

News GamesIndustry.biz · 2 weeks, 3 days ago
Panic refunds tariff fees, 1047 Games pivots from Splitgate, and Gamescom Dev grows - Patch Notes #67

Panic is refunding tariff-related fees to customers after the added charges sparked backlash, while 1047 Games is shifting resources away from Splitgate to a new project. On the events side, …

News Game Developer · 3 weeks, 2 days ago
Playdate maker Panic refunds tariff surcharges to customers

GamesIndustry.biz reports that Playdate maker Panic is refunding tariff surcharges after the US government returned money tied to Trump-era tariffs. The company had passed along a clearly labeled 19% line …

News GamesIndustry.biz · 3 weeks, 3 days ago
Panic passes Trump tariff refunds back to the Playdate customers who paid them

Ars Technica reports that Panic is refunding Playdate buyers for the tariff charges it passed through this year. The company says it has started receiving refunds after the Supreme Court …

News Ars Technica · 3 weeks, 3 days ago
Playdate maker Panic is refunding tariff fees to customers

Panic is refunding tariff fees charged to Playdate buyers, saying the money was never theirs to keep. The move turns a messy import-cost workaround into a customer goodwill play, and …

News Game Developer · 3 weeks, 4 days ago
Nintendo Q1 sales drop 9.5%; operating profit soars following higher software sales and $300m in US tariff refunds

Nintendo’s Q1 numbers were mixed: net sales fell 9.5% to ¥517.8 billion, but operating profit jumped 150.5% thanks to stronger software revenue and about $300 million in U.S. tariff refunds. …

News GamesIndustry.biz · 1 month, 2 weeks ago
Nintendo files motion to dismiss consumer lawsuit over tariff refunds

Nintendo is asking a court to throw out a class action over alleged tariff refunds, arguing buyers paid the advertised price and received the products they chose. The company says …

News GamesIndustry.biz · 1 month, 4 weeks ago
Nintendo says consumers are not legally entitled to tariff refunds

Nintendo is pushing back on claims that buyers are owed tariff refunds, arguing that consumers simply paid the posted price. The company says it, or its retailers, set the price …

News Game Developer · 1 month, 4 weeks ago
Sony is being sued for alleged tariff 'double recovery windfall'

Sony is facing a lawsuit over claims it kept tariff-related price increases even after the underlying costs were offset, creating a possible "double recovery" from consumers. For game teams, this …

News Game Developer · 4 months ago
Gamers sue Nintendo over tariff refunds

Two Nintendo customers have launched a class-action lawsuit against the company, claiming it seeks to profit from tariff refunds while raising consumer prices. This legal battle could impact developers, especially …

News GamesIndustry.biz · 4 months, 4 weeks ago
Lawsuit: Nintendo is getting tariff refunds—its customers should get them instead

A class action lawsuit has been filed against Nintendo, alleging that the company intends to keep tariff refunds instead of passing them back to consumers. This could impact pricing strategies …

News Ars Technica · 4 months, 4 weeks ago
Nintendo is being sued by customers seeking tariff refunds

Nintendo is facing a lawsuit from two U.S. consumers over tariff refunds, claiming the company has improperly profited from tariffs set during the Trump administration. This situation raises questions about …

News Game Developer · 4 months, 4 weeks ago
Nintendo of America sues US government over tariffs

Nintendo of America is suing the US government over tariffs, seeking refunds on over $200 billion collected on imports. This lawsuit could impact pricing strategies for developers relying on Nintendo …

News GamesIndustry.biz · 6 months, 1 week ago
Nintendo sues US government over Trump administration tariffs

Nintendo's recent lawsuit against the U.S. government over tariffs could have significant implications for developers. The complaint, filed in the U.S. Court of International Trade, highlights the ongoing financial pressures …

News Game Developer · 6 months, 2 weeks ago
Fate of console pricing uncertain after Supreme Court strikes down Trump tariffs

The recent Supreme Court ruling against Trump's tariffs has left the pricing of gaming consoles in limbo. This uncertainty could impact developers' budgets and pricing strategies, particularly for those involved …

News Game Developer · 7 months ago
38 percent of game industry leaders are feeling the impact of U.S. tariffs

With 38% of game industry leaders reporting the impact of U.S. tariffs, financial decisions are being affected across the board. This is particularly concerning for business roles, as increased expenses …

News Game Developer · 7 months, 2 weeks ago