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Tag: Regulation
Epic/google
Epic wins again: US court forces Google Play to open to alternative payments - what does it mean for developers worldwide?
Mobile Mavens
Epic-Google settlement sparks industry discussion on mobile game fees and distribution
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Podcast | Episode 72
Why is Google policing how the world's top mobile games monetise? | Week in Mobile Games podcast
The PocketGamer.biz podcast team give you the state of play every week. Here's where to get it and what's inside this week's episode 72...
Apple Troubles
Apple denied permission to appeal a ruling that it abused its market dominance
The company now faces a potential payout exceeding £1bn as regulatory pressure intensifies
Play Store Parley
Top 50 mobile games could all face higher 20% fee under Epic and Google's Play Store plans
Games selling cosmetics will only be charged a 9% fee under Google’s new policy, but gameplay advantages will come with a 20% cut
New Era
An Epic deal for Google?
Epic and Google propose new rules for how you monetise your games
Major Shift
Google Play injunction can "transform Android game economics"
Tech giant forced to allow alternative payment systems in the US until 2027 under court ruling in Epic Games case
Cracked Open
US Google Play store opens up to alternative payments in boost for DTC
Injunction will run until November 1st, 2027
Age Verification
Google is rolling out age verification on the Play Store
The rollout will vary by region, with some areas exempt from verification requirements
Podcast | Episode 69
The big AWS crash and Google delays Android regulation | Week in Mobile Games podcast
The PocketGamer.biz podcast team give you the state of play every week. Here's where to get it and what's inside this week's episode 69...
Market Status
CMA designates Apple and Google with strategic market status on mobile
The designation gives the CMA new powers to ensure fair competition across mobile ecosystems
Feedback
Have your say: Consultation for the EU's Digital Fairness Act ends on October 24th
The European Commission is currently taking feedback on the proposed regulations
Deadline Extension
US judge grants Google one-week extension to comply with Epic Games injunction
Both Google and Epic jointly requested the deadline extension from October 22nd to 29th, 2025
Eu Regulation
Podcast: The EU's Digital Fairness Act and what it means for the games industry explained
Arcanix CSO Oscar Clark and Flux Digital Policy director of policy and public affairs Celia Pontin delve into potential impact on free-to-play
Week In Views
The Digital Fairness Act explained and Final Fantasy's mobile return | Week in Views
The Pocketgamer.biz team pick their highlights from the headlines this week and deliver the stories behind the stories
Digital Fairness Act
The Digital Fairness Act consultation, but for actual human beings
Celia Pontin combats misinformation around the Digital Fairness Act, with an overview of the coming regulatory initiative
Avia Anniversary
Avia Games talks charity, controversy, and ninth anniversary: "We think we have always been compliant to the law"
"It was very unfortunate that we had that litigation," says founder and CEO Vickie Chen
Hot Five
Hot Five: The Digital Fairness Act, Umamusume’s $2.5bn milestone, and Steal a Brainrot sets new industry record
Our quick-fix roundup of the hottest stories on PocketGamer.biz
Podcast | Episode 68
The Top 50 Mobile Game Makers revealed, and crisis in the EU's games industry | Week in Mobile Games podcast
The PocketGamer.biz podcast team give you the state of play every week. Here's where to get it and what's inside this week's episode 68...
Wake-up Call
Ilkka's wake-up call for the games industry
It's time for the industry to take action rather than sit around and wait
Week In Views
Global regulation hits games and tech | Week in Views
The Pocketgamer.biz team pick their highlights from the headlines this week and deliver the stories behind the stories
Mobile Mavens
“The games industry should absolutely be sitting up and paying attention”: The Mobile Mavens debate the Digital Fairness Act
Our Mavens warn that the proposed EU regulations could harm innovation and drive studios out of Europe
Age Verification
Texas enforces new age verification law for app stores and developers
Developers must update their apps to meet the new compliance requirements
Regulatory Reaction
"Catastrophic" and "another IDFA moment": The games industry reacts to potential EU regulations
Supercell CEO Ilkka Paananen stirs industry debate on the European Union's regulatory efforts
Regulations
Supercell CEO warns crippling EU regulations could kill Europe's games sector
Paananen says proposed rules risk dismantling the foundation of the €27bn European games industry
Online Safety
Kuwait temporarily blocks Roblox over child safety concerns
The country joins Turkey, Oman, China, and Qatar in restricting the platform
Online Safety
US Congress calls on Twitch, Steam, Reddit, and Discord CEOs to testify on online radicalisation
The hearing is scheduled for October 8th 2025
Investment News
Bitkraft Ventures says it will double down on India investments despite real-money gaming ban
The firm will double down on gaming studios, esports, and interactive media
Week In Views
Real-money ban hits India's growth, Destiny lands on mobile and Uma Musume shines overseas | Week in Views
The Pocketgamer.biz team pick their highlights from the headlines this week and deliver the stories behind the stories
Regulations
Apple warns UK’s proposed “EU-style rules” will harm both users and developers
The iPhone maker cites delayed features in Europe under similar laws as a cautionary example
Seismic Shift
India's games companies scramble as real-money ban wipes billions off market
The legislation has seen companies and investors lose hundreds of millions of dollars from a previously fast-rising industry
Regulation Ramps Up
India bans real-money games but looks to legitimise esports as competitive sport
The Promotion and Regulation of Online Gaming Bill 2025 will ban ads and social media promotion of real-money games, whether skills-based or chance-based
Regulations
Japan orders Apple and Google to open payment systems and level app store competition
New guidelines will take effect from December 18th 2025
Money Makers
How much direct-to-consumer revenue are mobile games publishers making?
All the major mobile games companies are talking about it. And the results are in
Mobile Mavens
“Like airport security for UGC”: The Mobile Mavens react to the UK's Online Safety Act
New safety laws raise questions for the future of online play
Legal Battle
Google loses appeal in Epic Games case that could crack open the Play store
The case could now make its way to the Supreme Court
On The Leash
The heavy hand of regulation
Regulators continue to fight big tech with mixed results
New Rules
Decoding Apple's new App Store business terms in the EU
Futura Digital delves into the latest rules for the EU App Store as the iPhone giant battles with the DMA
Podcast | Episode 62
Apple's regulatory wins and 2025's top genres | Week in Mobile Games podcast
The PocketGamer.biz podcast team give you the state of play every week. Here's where to get it and what's inside this week's episode 62...
Twists And Turns
Is the EU set for "total capitulation" on App Store regulation?
Regulators hit a wall as the UK struggles to get out of bed and the EU deals with nightmares of a Trump retaliation
Strategic Market Status
UK’s CMA crawls to Apple and Google regulation
Competition and Markets Authority proposes designating Apple and Google with Strategic Market Status
Apple Approval?
Epic CEO Tim Sweeney cries “total capitulation” as report claims EU likely to greenlight App Store changes
Regulator's decision expected in the coming weeks
Podcast | Episode 59
A dark day for Xbox | Week in Mobile Games podcast
The PocketGamer.biz podcast team give you the state of play every week. Here's where to get it and what's inside this week's episode 59...
Antitrust Heat
Apple faces potential sanctions in Brazil over App Store antitrust violations
Antitrust body recommends fines and behavioural remedies to solve the competition problems
Podcast | Episode 58
The UK games industry's £30m boost and Grow a Garden transforms Roblox | Week in Mobile Games podcast
The PocketGamer.biz podcast team give you the state of play every week. Here's where to get it and what's inside this week's episode 58...
Here We Go Again
Apple adds new fees to the EU App Store as it battles with the DMA
Tech giant adds initial acquisition fee, store services charge and Core Technology Commission
Mobile Mavens
Mobile Mavens: Direct-to-consumer strategies for an open App Store
We asked our Mobile Mavens how the latest policy shift could reshape the app economy and what developers should do to get ahead
Stream Wwdc
Watch Apple’s WWDC keynote right here
Tune in at 6pm BST (10am PDT) for the big announcements
Crunch Time
Apple’s big moment
Will the tech giant make a big statement at WWDC or pretend the world hasn't changed?