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Google, Apple and others now have six months to comply with new digital markets rules News Jul 5th, 2023

Google, Apple and others now have six months to comply with new digital markets rules

The Digital Markets Act in the EU will see digital “gatekeepers” forced to adhere to new rules

Apple to ask US Supreme Court to overturn Epic ruling News Jul 4th, 2023

Apple to ask US Supreme Court to overturn Epic ruling

The company ask Supreme Court to consider Ninth Circuit ruling

Google's ads business under threat from EU Commission News Jun 14th, 2023

Google's ads business under threat from EU Commission

The European Commission has sparred with Google before

“It’s really important that we own this decision." The EU responds to the UK CMA’s Microsoft merger comments News May 17th, 2023

“It’s really important that we own this decision." The EU responds to the UK CMA’s Microsoft merger comments

The EU commission cements its stance on the Activision Blizzard takeover following the UK CMA's mixed messages yesterday

Tencent takes the lead on European investment. Will the rest of China follow? News May 1st, 2023

Tencent takes the lead on European investment. Will the rest of China follow?

The company wants to hedge its bets abroad. Could more Chinese-funded M&A action be on the way?

TikTok faces fresh regulatory challenges in the EU and Canada News Feb 27th, 2023

TikTok faces fresh regulatory challenges in the EU and Canada

The European Commission has banned employees from using TikTok, while Canada has launched an investigation into the platform

EU calls for greater player protections in video games News Dec 16th, 2022

EU calls for greater player protections in video games

As part of a number of recent announcements and initiatives, the EU consumer protection committee has called for controls on loot boxes and increased player protection

EU Commission argues against FTC lawsuit to halt Activision-Blizzard deal News Dec 13th, 2022

EU Commission argues against FTC lawsuit to halt Activision-Blizzard deal

The EU commission has released a statement criticising the FTC’s decision, which may open up the path in Europe at least for the acquisition

Ireland launch tax credit to support game developers News Nov 21st, 2022

Ireland launch tax credit to support game developers

Companies can claim 32% of development costs back

Germany increases funding for game industry support to $72m News Nov 17th, 2022

Germany increases funding for game industry support to $72m

The overall funding for game industry support in Germany will now total €70m or $72m, the funding is awarded to game developers to assist with development and other services

EU Parliament votes to adopt resolution recognising importance of video game ecosystem News Nov 11th, 2022

EU Parliament votes to adopt resolution recognising importance of video game ecosystem

The EU Parliament yesterday officially adopted a resolution to provide greater support to the video game industry in the EU, including proposals for a digital preservation system

EU Culture and Education Committee calls for video game support News Oct 6th, 2022

EU Culture and Education Committee calls for video game support

CULT (Culture and Education Committee) unanimously endorsed a recommendation for the EU to develop a video game strategy.

EU approves Digital Market Act with implications for Apple and Google News Jul 6th, 2022

EU approves Digital Market Act with implications for Apple and Google

The new legislation comes into force in Autumn

Microsoft ZeniMax acquisition gets nod in EU and US News Mar 8th, 2021

Microsoft ZeniMax acquisition gets nod in EU and US

Deal is worth $7.5 billion

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