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Two games addiction lawsuits dismissed
Two games addiction lawsuits dismissed
Two lawsuits against some of the industry's leading companies, accused of enabling video game addiction, have been volu…
Sept. 23, 2024
Nintendo and The Pokémon Company sue Palworld developer Pocketpair
Nintendo and The Pokémon Company sue Palworld developer Pocketpair
Original story: Nintendo has filed a lawsuit against Palworld developer Pocketpair for infringing "multiple patent righ…
Sept. 19, 2024
The Pokémon Company wins $15m copyright lawsuit against Chinese Pokémon clone
The Pokémon Company wins $15m copyright lawsuit against Chinese Pokémon clone
The Pokémon Company has won a $15m copyright and intellectual property theft lawsuit against several Chinese companies …
Sept. 17, 2024
Fake vintage consoles and games worth almost €50 million seized in Italy
Fake vintage consoles and games worth almost €50 million seized in Italy
Italian police have seized fake vintage consoles and games worth €47.5 million.
Sept. 16, 2024
Developers behind 80 games sign deals with SAG-AFTRA
Developers behind 80 games sign deals with SAG-AFTRA
Performers union SAG-AFTRA has secured agreements with the developers behind 80 upcoming games as it continues to strik…
Sept. 6, 2024
SAG-AFTRA secures first AI protection deal for actors with Lightspeed LA
SAG-AFTRA secures first AI protection deal for actors with Lightspeed LA
Performers union SAG-AFTRA has made headway in securing better rights for video game actors as it enters a new partners…
Sept. 5, 2024
AimJunkies denied new trial against Bungie
AimJunkies denied new trial against Bungie
Bungie's win against cheats provider AimJunkies won't be overturned as two US courts ruled in favour of the Destiny mak…
Sept. 4, 2024
Unionised Raven workers file complaint against studio, Activision, and Microsoft
Unionised Raven workers file complaint against studio, Activision, and Microsoft
Unionised workers at Wisconsin-based Raven Software have filed a complaint against the studio and its parent companies,…
Aug. 28, 2024
Microsoft decries FTC's "misleading" claims of "degraded" Game Pass
Microsoft decries FTC's "misleading" claims of "degraded" Game Pass
Microsoft has responded to the Federal Trade Commission's complaints regarding the recent changes to Xbox Game Pass, in…
July 22, 2024
Sega reaches settlement against staff member's harasser
Sega reaches settlement against staff member's harasser
Sega has won a legal dispute against an individual who harassed an employee on social media, who has been ordered to pa…
July 18, 2024
IGDA challenges US Patent office over requirement for applicants' addresses
IGDA challenges US Patent office over requirement for applicants' addresses
The International Game Developers Association and YouTuber Youna 'CodeMiko' Kang have filed challenged the United State…
July 17, 2024
Koei Tecmo settles copyright dispute with Youzu out of court
Koei Tecmo settles copyright dispute with Youzu out of court
Koei Tecmo has settled its intellectual property infringement case against Youzu.
July 17, 2024