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Rockstar’s defamation claim against former workers over Discord posts puts a sharp legal spotlight on how far workplace criticism can go. For studios, the practical issue is whether comments read …
A Tetris-inspired browser game called Build The Wall was removed after Tetris Holding warned that it takes copyright violations “very seriously.” The takedown underscores how aggressively the company...
GamesIndustry.biz reports that Apple now faces a £2 billion UK class action over App Tracking Transparency, the iOS privacy framework that reshaped mobile user acquisition in 2021. The claim says...
The US Senate Judiciary Subcommittee on Crime and Counterterrorism has opened an investigation into Roblox, accusing the platform of putting revenue and engagement ahead of child safety. Senators are...
EU AI Act deepfake rules now reach games, and the practical line is whether AI-generated content could be mistaken for something real. Most fantasy assets, fictional voices, and background effects...
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 …
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 …
The Writers' Guild of Great Britain has launched a free guide aimed at helping game writers and studios decode contract terms before they sign. The move follows a rise in …
Graphics and engine teams should watch this closely: Samsung, SK Hynix, and Micron are facing a class action over alleged memory price and supply fixing. If the claims stick, DRAM …
Rockstar staff are pushing for union recognition, with developers framing it as a way to match the studio’s creative leadership with better treatment of the people behind the games. For …
NBCUniversal may use the Comcast spinoff to push into games, with CEO Michael Cavanagh signaling interest in “adjacent businesses” where the company has a fit. For devs, that could mean …
Rockstar’s latest legal stumble matters less for the headline and more for the precedent: it can reshape how studios handle labor, contracts, and public-facing risk. The same roundup also flags …
The ESA is pushing back on the No Fakes Act because its current wording could treat ordinary game characters and production tools like harmful deepfakes. For studios, the worry isn’t …
Nintendo of Europe has agreed to a €35 million French settlement over Joy-Con drift, after regulators said it knew about the defect as early as 2018 but didn’t disclose it …
Rockstar employees have formed the Rockstar Game Workers Union under the IWGB after the studio dismissed more than 30 staff in the UK and Canada. The union says membership has …
Microsoft is eating a $250 million settlement to close out a shareholder suit tied to the Activision Blizzard acquisition. The practical takeaway for devs is that the deal is fully …
Rockstar faces accusations from politicians regarding obstruction in a legal process, which could have significant implications for the company and its developers. This situation highlights the...
Build A Rocket Boy is facing legal challenges that could impact its development timeline and resources. Meanwhile, Behaviour Interactive's job cuts signal a tightening industry, affecting roles...
The recent legal dispute involving Unknown Worlds and Krafton has taken a turn as the former executives have withdrawn their claim regarding a court order violation. This development could signal …
The ongoing legal dispute surrounding Subnautica 2 continues to strain relationships within the development community. This situation is particularly concerning for producers and business roles who...
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