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SAG-AFTRA files an unfair labor practice for AI Darth Vader in Fortnite
SAG-AFTRA files an unfair labor practice for AI Darth Vader in Fortnite
SAG-AFTRA - the union that represents 160,000 actors, voiceover artists, and other media professionals - has filed an u…
May 30, 2025
Fortnite returns to iOS in US and Europe
Fortnite returns to iOS in US and Europe
Fortnite has returned to iOS on Apple's App Store five years after it was first removed.
May 30, 2025
FTC drops case against Microsoft's acquisition of Activision Blizzard
FTC drops case against Microsoft's acquisition of Activision Blizzard
The US Federal Trade Commission has dropped its complaint against Microsoft's acquisition of Activision Blizzard.
May 30, 2025
Ubisoft denies that CEO is to be summoned to court in Ubisoft harassment trial
Ubisoft denies that CEO is to be summoned to court in Ubisoft harassment trial
Update, May 28, 2025: Ubisoft has reached out to GamesIndustry.biz with a statement denying Guillemot and a member of U…
May 30, 2025
FTC starts issuing refunds to Epic Games users following settlement
FTC starts issuing refunds to Epic Games users following settlement
The US' Federal Trade Commission has started the process to refund consumers impacted by Epic Games' alleged dark patte…
Dec. 10, 2024
Apple faces UK class action lawsuit for "anti-competitive" 30% fee
Apple faces UK class action lawsuit for "anti-competitive" 30% fee
Apple is facing a class action lawsuit from UK developers alleging that the App Store's 30% fee is anti-competitive.
Dec. 6, 2024
Nintendo subpoenas Google, Discord, Reddit and more in ongoing Switch pirate crackdown
Nintendo subpoenas Google, Discord, Reddit and more in ongoing Switch pirate crackdown
Nintendo is going after more unauthorized Switch shops and modders, and has asked a US District Court to subpoena busin…
Nov. 29, 2024
Wolfire and Dark Catt's antitrust lawsuit against Valve granted class action status
Wolfire and Dark Catt's antitrust lawsuit against Valve granted class action status
Wolfire Studios and Dark Catt Studios have been granted class action status for their continuing legal dispute with Val…
Nov. 28, 2024
CMA calls for investigation into Apple and Google's mobile market dominance
CMA calls for investigation into Apple and Google's mobile market dominance
The UK's Competition and Markets Authority has called for a formal investigation into Apple and Google's dominance of t…
Nov. 25, 2024
Report: Ubisoft Barcelona unions file lawsuit against return to office mandate
Report: Ubisoft Barcelona unions file lawsuit against return to office mandate
Unions for Ubisoft's AAA and mobile studios in Barcelona have filed a lawsuit against the Assassin's Creed publisher ov…
Nov. 25, 2024
Ubisoft faces lawsuit for allegedly misleading players by shutting down The Crew
Ubisoft faces lawsuit for allegedly misleading players by shutting down The Crew
Ubisoft is facing a proposed class action lawsuit over its decision to shut down The Crew earlier this year.
Nov. 12, 2024
NetEase execs arrested for alleged money laundering and bribery
NetEase execs arrested for alleged money laundering and bribery
Nine NetEase employees have reportedly been detained on money laundering and bribery charges amounting to an estimated …
Nov. 11, 2024