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AviaGames accused of using bots to win its own cash prizes News Oct 31st, 2023

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

South Korea to mandate 'probability displays' and investigate blockchain games on Apple and Google stores News Oct 18th, 2023

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

India arrests Vivo smartphone executives in latest China retaliation News Oct 12th, 2023

India arrests Vivo smartphone executives in latest China retaliation

Vivo has previously come under investigation in a money laundering probe

Apple isn’t complying with China’s new app store regulations News Sep 28th, 2023

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

Unity removed its terms of service “because the views were so low” News Sep 25th, 2023

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

Unity's Runtime Fee: Is it even legal? News Sep 21st, 2023

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

Unity closes two offices following death threat News Sep 15th, 2023

Unity closes two offices following death threat

Their controversial pricing change proves to be increasingly unpopular

Krafton gains global exclusive licence for a Dark and Darker mobile adaptation News Aug 29th, 2023

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

South Korea could enforce an approval system for Chinese games News Jun 30th, 2023

South Korea could enforce an approval system for Chinese games

The Game Industry Promotion Law may soon be amended based on overseas practices

FunPlus face another lawsuit for misleading advertising in King of Avalon News May 17th, 2023

FunPlus face another lawsuit for misleading advertising in King of Avalon

The latest suit is being filed by same firm as the previous suit

NetEase to sue over Blizzard breakup for $43.5m News Apr 25th, 2023

NetEase to sue over Blizzard breakup for $43.5m

The lawsuit comes months after their fallout, attempted make up, and heated disagreements

Buzzfeed sues mobile quiz platform VersusGame for $647,000 News Apr 24th, 2023

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

Yuji Naka admits to insider trading in Tokyo court News Mar 2nd, 2023

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

Week in Views - What caught our editorial eyes in the last seven days Week that was Feb 10th, 2023

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

Week in Views - What caught our editorial eyes in the last seven days Regulars Jan 6th, 2023

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

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