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Companies must make it easier to end subscriptions under FTC's 'click to cancel' rule
Companies must make it easier to end subscriptions under FTC's 'click to cancel' rule
The Federal Trade Commission has introduced a new 'click to cancel' rule that compels all companies with subscription s…
Oct. 17, 2024
Microsoft settles antitrust lawsuit over Activision Blizzard acquisition
Microsoft settles antitrust lawsuit over Activision Blizzard acquisition
An antitrust lawsuit against Microsoft over its acquisition of Activision Blizzard has been settled.
Oct. 15, 2024
Ubisoft targeted by class action lawsuit for allegedly sharing customers data with Meta
Ubisoft targeted by class action lawsuit for allegedly sharing customers data with Meta
Two US-based players have filed a class action lawsuit against Ubisoft for allegedly sharing its online store users' Pe…
Oct. 9, 2024
Author sues Bungie for copyright infringement over Destiny 2's story
Author sues Bungie for copyright infringement over Destiny 2's story
Author Matthew Kelsey Martineau, known under the pen name Caspar Cole, has filed a lawsuit against Bungie for copyright…
Oct. 9, 2024
Brazil lifts X ban
Brazil lifts X ban
Social platform X (formerly Twitter) has been reinstated in Brazil, over a month after its initial suspension.
Oct. 9, 2024
Epic vs Google judge orders Play store to allow rival marketplaces in US
Epic vs Google judge orders Play store to allow rival marketplaces in US
Google has been ordered to make significant changes to its mobile ecosystem in the United States, including opening up …
Oct. 8, 2024
Report: Nintendo further cracks down on emulation
Report: Nintendo further cracks down on emulation
Switch emulator Ryujinx has reportedly ended its development following a request by Nintendo, and the platform holder a…
Oct. 2, 2024
Valve dropping individual arbitration for consumer complaints in the US
Valve dropping individual arbitration for consumer complaints in the US
Valve is dropping individual arbitration as its way to resolve conflicts with consumers in the US, instead saying such …
Sept. 30, 2024
Epic suing Google and Samsung over Auto Blocker's barrier to other app stores
Epic suing Google and Samsung over Auto Blocker's barrier to other app stores
Epic Games is filing another legal complaint against Google as well as Samsung, claiming the latter's Auto Blocker is a…
Sept. 30, 2024
California law compels digital storefronts to inform players they don't own their games
California law compels digital storefronts to inform players they don't own their games
A new California state law will compel digital storefronts to tell consumers they don't own their purchases.
Sept. 27, 2024
Film production company Stellarblade sues Sony over Stellar Blade
Film production company Stellarblade sues Sony over Stellar Blade
Louisiana-based film production company Stellarblade has filed a lawsuit against Stellar Blade developer Shift Up and S…
Sept. 24, 2024
The Pokémon vs Palworld legal battle we did (and didn't) expect | GI Microcast
The Pokémon vs Palworld legal battle we did (and didn't) expect | GI Microcast
The latest episode of The GamesIndustry.biz Microcast is available to download now, offering you a quick dive into the …
Sept. 23, 2024