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Tick Tock
US extends TikTok sale deadline by 75 days
Bidding War
AppLovin confirms interest in acquiring TikTok
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Before A Ban
AppLovin and Amazon rumoured among potential TikTok buyers ahead of April 5th deadline
The social media app’s original ban in January 2025 was postponed to allow more time for a sale
Publising Deal
Skystone Games takes US publishing rights for Mobile Legends as TikTok ban looms
ByteDance has been forced to relinquish publishing rights to the MOBA and Marvel Snap by US lawmakers
Snap Back
Marvel Snap back online in the US as developer vows to prevent future outages
“This is the start of a new era for Marvel Snap.”
Gone In A Snap
US TikTok ban takes Marvel Snap and Mobile Legends offline
Mobile games by ByteDance-owned companies go dark following Supreme Court's decision to reject company's appeal against ban
Mobile Mavens
Mobile Mavens: What will a US TikTok ban mean for the games industry?
We ask industry experts for their thoughts on the imminent US TikTok ban
Tiktok Ban
TikTok faces imminent US ban as Supreme Court rejects appeal
Judges conclude a ban does not violate freedom of speech
Tiktok Ban
US court rejects TikTok's bid to halt pending ban
ByteDance must divest TikTok by January 19th, 2025 or face a ban
No Longer Welcome
Turkey blocks Discord in latest social platform ban
"We are determined to protect our youth and children from the harmful publications of social media"
Ro-blocked
Turkey blocks access to Roblox
Government authorities yet to publicly provide a reason for the decision
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
Tiktok Ban
ByteDance on the clock as Biden signs TikTok ban bill into law
TikTok CEO Shou Chew says it is “A ban on TikTok and a ban on you and your voice”
Tiktok Troubles
It's bad day for TikTok as both the US and EU clamp down
TikTok faces a rewards programme ban in the EU and a complete ban in the US unless it sells up
Tiktok Ban
US faces prospect of TikTok ban as House of Representatives passes bill
State due to vote on bill
Chinese Restrictions
China bans iPhones and other foreign-branded mobile phones for government officials
The move appears carefully timed, impacting Apple's share price pre-iPhone 15 reveal
Gambling Games
Google's inconsistent app-store gambling regulations come under fire
Mobile game Luck be a Landlord has been banned in 13 countries, and its developer isn't happy
Social Mobile
ByteDance pushes Lemon8 in the USA, swerving prospective TikTok ban
The company has been the subject of privacy concerns worldwide
Tiktok Trouble
TikTok banned on government phones in the UK
The social media app has faced criticism regarding security concerns
Free Fired
Garena Free Fire banned in India after 238 million downloads
Free Fire: Illuminate and Free Fire Max extinguished
Three Months
PUBG Mobile and Garena Free Fire set to receive ban in Bangladesh
TikTok also part of High Court ruling
National Police Contacted
Fortnite ban called by Indonesian minister after sacred building thought to be destroyed in-game
"Our team respects all religions..."
Banned
TikTok gets the boot from Pakistan, again
Due to "obscene content"
Catch Em All
Niantic banned more than five million players for cheating in 2020
Over one million were given a permanent ban
It's The Law
The Pokémon Company braces to stop Sword and Shield hackers
Permanent bans could be handed out
Trump Card
Twitch permanetly bans Trump following the Capitol riots
“Twitch has clear rules that prohibit hateful conduct, harassment, or incitement of violence on our service, and we consider off-service events when making enforcement decisions"
Banned
Twitch bans Trump following Capitol riots
"Given the current extraordinary circumstances and the President's incendiary rhetoric, we believe this is a necessary step to protect our community"
Catch A Cheat
Over two million PUBG Mobile accounts have been suspended for cheating
Due to a variety of cheats
Tick Tock
Second US Judge protects TikTok from Trump administration
The decision can be appealed on December 14th
Tick Tock
US government to appeal to ban TikTok will take place on December 14th
It will be able to offer verbal evidence
Banned
Mojang is letting moderators dish out bans in Minecraft
Firm wants to "provide a positive and enjoyable environment" in its games
Trump Card
US court speeds up government appeal to ban TikTok
TikTok restrictions could be placed on November 12th
Blocked
Pakistan blocks TikTok due to "immoral" and "indecent" clips
"We are hopeful to reach a conclusion that helps us serve the country's vibrant and creative online community"
Back And Forth
The US government is contending TikTok's temporary protection
The app should have been banned last month
Still Banned
India's government not likely to bring back PUBG Mobile
"The violent nature of the game has been the cause of many complaints from all quarters"
Temporary Protection
Judge grants TikTok temporay protection against Trump's ban
"We're pleased that the court agreed with our legal arguments and issued an injunction preventing the implementation of the TikTok app ban"
Temporary Protection
Judge protects WeChat from Trump's executive order
"It has put in scant little evidence that its effective ban of WeChat for all US users addresses those concerns"
Battle On
PUBG Corp cuts Indian publishing partnership with Tencent
"PUBG Corporation fully understands and respects the measures taken by the government as the privacy and security of player data is a top priority for the company"
See You In Court
TikTok is taking Trump and his executive order to court
The US president wants the app banned
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"
Being Prepared
TikTok is returning money to advertisers ahead of its possible US ban
It will honour ad campaigns it can still complete
Banned
President Trump signs executive orders to ban business with TikTok and WeChat
Will come into effect in 45 days
To Battle!
Report: India to ban PUBG Mobile as part of crackdown on Chinese apps
Region generates around $3 million in revenue for the game
Not Really Banned
Amazon blocks and unblocks TikTok on employee devices
The reason for the ban is unknown
Red Card
EA issues permanent ban to FIFA pro Kurt0411
Follows initial ban in November 2019
Us Versus China
Google restricts Huawei Android access
News comes as Huawei is added to the US 'entity list' which bars business dealings with companies without government approval
Banned
Google is wiping a Chinese developer with half a billion installs off the face of the Play store
DO Global has been accused of committing widespread ad fraud
Court Order
Nepal Supreme Court suspends PUBG ban
Ruling intervened with Article 17’s freedom of expression
Oh Dear
Apple removes strategy game from the iOS App Store for featuring the Taliban
The development director at the studio who published the game shared the news on Twitter