Latest Lawsuit Google hit by £13.6 billion lawsuit over alleged "self-preferencing" and anticompetitive behaviour
May 13, 2024 Futura Focus Rising star: Why game developers are turning their attention to the UAE Futura Digital dives into the business and legal aspects of setting up a business in the UAE
May 8, 2024 Tiktok Troubles TikTok files appeal over "unconstitutional" US divest-or-ban law TikTok claims it cannot separate from ByteDance and any concerns could be addressed less restrictively
April 29, 2024 Dma Demands EU ruling gives Apple six months to bring iPadOS into line with DMA demands Apple’s iPadOS will be held to the same standards as the iPhone operating system after qualitative investigation
April 16, 2024 Epic Battle Apple fights back and denies violating US court order on alternative payments Tech giant claims new rules were implemented "in good faith"
March 21, 2024 Taking A Bite US files lawsuit against Apple’s "monopoly power to extract more money from consumers" It's happened… Apple is accused of driving up prices, withholding information from developers and more
February 8, 2024 Microsoft Mucks Up FTC cries foul at Microsoft’s 1,900 layoffs with Activision Blizzard merger under threat Microsoft counter claim that Activision Blizzard were already planning layoffs before taking them on
February 8, 2024 Indonesia's Intentions Publishing in Indonesia? New laws could require you to set up a company there The Indonesian government is looking to update its legal requirements for game publishers in order to avoid being "just a spectator"
January 25, 2024 Ip Investigation The Pokémon Company will "investigate" IP infringement after questions raised around Palworld Palworld's monster designs are being compared with Pokémon's as questions around IP and copyright swirl
January 17, 2024 Successful Defence Homa wins Craft Island court case against Voodoo, ending almost three years of uncertainty Voodoo had accused Homa of "maintaining confusion" through similarities between Homa's Craft Island and their own Lumbercraft
December 20, 2023 Epic Response Epic Games blasts Google's settlement with US states as "no true relief for consumers or developers" Epic Games has released a settlement following the reveal of Google’s $700 million settlement
December 19, 2023 Google Grumbles Google agrees to pay $700 million and change app store rules after antitrust settlement The results of Google’s loss against 50 US attorneys general are finally revealed
December 19, 2023 Legal News Activision Blizzard to pay $55 million in gender discrimination settlement Agreement puts end to lawsuit filed by the Department of Fair Employment and Houses in 2021
December 13, 2023 Sweeney's Success "The end of these ridiculous 30% fees is near." Tim Sweeney crows victory in Epic Vs Google battle Epic Games’ Tim Sweeney has been taking to social media and more to celebrate his win over Google
October 31, 2023 Lawsuit Landing AviaGames accused of using bots to win its own cash prizes A lawsuit from Big Run Studios and Skillz alleges that AviaGames Bingo Clash not only copied their Blackout Bingo but use bots to deprive winners
October 18, 2023 Loot Box Laws South Korea to mandate 'probability displays' and investigate blockchain games on Apple and Google stores Probability displays for card games will function similarly to the incumbent reveals of gacha and loot box odds
October 12, 2023 Industry Investigations India arrests Vivo smartphone executives in latest China retaliation Vivo has previously come under investigation in a money laundering probe
September 28, 2023 Chinese App Market Apple isn’t complying with China’s new app store regulations The Cyberspace Administration of China has named 26 app stores complying with its new rules
September 25, 2023 Unity Runtime Fee Unity removed its terms of service “because the views were so low” The company’s recent Unity Runtime Fee changes go against the previously established terms of service
September 21, 2023 Legalities Unity's Runtime Fee: Is it even legal? Top legal companies have offered their thoughts on Unity's unpopular introduction of its proposed Runtime Fee
September 15, 2023 Unity Unity closes two offices following death threat Their controversial pricing change proves to be increasingly unpopular
August 29, 2023 Licence Locked In Krafton gains global exclusive licence for a Dark and Darker mobile adaptation The publisher is excited by the new Ironmace IP but will remain a third party in legal battles
June 30, 2023 Legislation South Korea could enforce an approval system for Chinese games The Game Industry Promotion Law may soon be amended based on overseas practices
May 17, 2023 Legal FunPlus face another lawsuit for misleading advertising in King of Avalon The latest suit is being filed by same firm as the previous suit
April 25, 2023 Legal NetEase to sue over Blizzard breakup for $43.5m The lawsuit comes months after their fallout, attempted make up, and heated disagreements
April 24, 2023 Buzzfeed Vs. Versusgame Buzzfeed sues mobile quiz platform VersusGame for $647,000 The website alleges that VersusGame has failed to pay invoices as part of a previous deal agreement
March 2, 2023 Legal Yuji Naka admits to insider trading in Tokyo court The console and mobile developer and producer most famous for Sonic was arrested on suspicion of insider trading
February 10, 2023 Views Week Week in Views - What caught our editorial eyes in the last seven days The Pocketgamer.biz team take their pick of this weeks big news to talk big games moving to mobile, big money being made, and big trouble for some big names
January 6, 2023 Views Week Week in Views - What caught our editorial eyes in the last seven days The Pocketgamer.biz team look forward to the year ahead and ponder player-friendly monetisation
January 4, 2023 Aiming For Acquisition Approval The list of nations approving Microsoft’s Activision Blizzard acquisition grows Among the approving nations are Brazil, Serbia and Chile
December 7, 2022 Alleged Arrest Yuji Naka reportedly arrested for second time in three weeks over insider trading allegations Trading investigation relates to Square Enix’s Dragon Quest and Final Fantasy franchises
December 2, 2022 Views Week Week in Views - What caught our editorial eyes in the last seven days The PocketGamer.biz team reflect on a week of hot new games, success stories and legal worries…
November 28, 2022 Tencent On Trial Tencent to stand trial in copyright infringement suit tomorrow The company has been accused of infringing on the rights of Mobile Legends: Bang Bang by Moonton
October 14, 2022 Company Vs. Consumer FunPlus and KingsGroup face class action lawsuit for misleading prices The suit alleges that State of Survival falsely advertises discounted items
June 27, 2022 Roe Vs. Wade Mobile games developers come out in support of abortion rights Niantic, Innersloth, Ubisoft and more speak out, while Activision Blizzard, Apple, Netflix, and others add financial support for affected employees
June 17, 2022 More Transparency Apple ATT policies under investigation by Germany’s cartel office Cartel office proceedings follows investigation against Google in January 2022
March 25, 2022 To Me To You Apple requests courts reject Epic Games' appeal Ongoing dispute sees iPhone firm argue that Epic has not shown any legal error
October 1, 2021 No Play No new games were approved for release in China during August or September Banhammer is swinging
August 31, 2021 China Syndrome Mobile Mavens: Reaction to China's new restrictions on children gaming Only three hours a week
July 9, 2021 Epic Win Epic Games wins appeal against Apple in Australia "This is a positive step forward for Australian consumers and developers”
May 7, 2021 Got Your Number China announces a new playtime logging system for all gamers CCP tightening the screws
April 27, 2021 Review Power CCP further clamps down on Chinese game releases with new approval process Game Evaluation and Rating Guidelines now live
January 27, 2021 Here's The Facts Jagex insists Plutos Sama's lawsuit claiming company ownership is "meritless" Follows the RuneScape maker being bought by private equity giant The Carlyle Group
October 26, 2020 No Stealing Epic Games claims Fortnite direct payments are not "theft" "Apple has no right to the fruits of Epic's labour, other than the rights arising under a contract"
August 11, 2020 Put 'em Up ByteDance is looking to fight back against Trump and the US ban of TikTok "Will try every possible way to fight back"
February 25, 2020 Courtroom Drama Riot Games claims $10 million settlement for gender discrimination lawsuit is "fair and adequate" Follows former employees pulling out of agreement
January 29, 2020 Courtroom Drama Riot Games slates the $400 million figure California state claims it own its employees The lawsuit is for alleged gender discimination
September 12, 2019 Court Case Nintendo files lawsuit against ROM website RomUniverse Switch creator is seeking up to $2 million for each trademark infringement