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UK Prime Minister promises to 'look into' Rockstar's firing of workersUK Prime Minister promises to 'look into' Rockstar's firing of workers
byDiego Argüello
Dec 10, 2025
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Report: iam8bit sues Skybound, alleging fraudReport: iam8bit sues Skybound, alleging fraud
byDanielle Riendeau
Dec 5, 2025
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'Korea - they are the Joe Pesci of countries,' Unknown Worlds co-founder compiles plan to take on Krafton in newly-surfaced 'Litigation Help' document
'Korea - they are the Joe Pesci of countries,' Unknown Worlds co-founder compiles plan to take on Krafton in newly-surfaced 'Litigation Help' document
Nov 20, 2025
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byChris Kerr, Senior Editor, News
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Krafton wouldn't have bought Subnautica studio if it had known of founder's alleged exit strategy, says CEO
Krafton wouldn't have bought Subnautica studio if it had known of founder's alleged exit strategy, says CEO
Nov 19, 2025
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1 Min Read
byChris Kerr, Senior Editor, News
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Federal Judge casts doubt on Epic v. Google settlement terms
Federal Judge casts doubt on Epic v. Google settlement terms
Nov 12, 2025
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1 Min Read
byDiego Argüello, Contributing Editor, News
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Roblox Corp sued by State of Texas for allegedly platforming pedophiles
Roblox Corp sued by State of Texas for allegedly platforming pedophiles
Nov 7, 2025
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1 Min Read
byChris Kerr, Senior Editor, News
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Discord rolls out new teen safety and moderation tools for guardians
Discord rolls out new teen safety and moderation tools for guardians
Nov 6, 2025
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1 Min Read
byDiego Argüello, Contributing Editor, News
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Google to reduce Play Store fees after settlement with Epic Games
Google to reduce Play Store fees after settlement with Epic Games
Nov 5, 2025
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1 Min Read
byBryant Francis, Senior Editor
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Rockstar accused of firing over 30 union members in 'calculated attack on workers'
Rockstar accused of firing over 30 union members in 'calculated attack on workers'
Nov 3, 2025
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1 Min Read
byChris Kerr, Senior Editor, News
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What does Nintendo's recent Pokemon patent actually mean for game developers?
What does Nintendo's recent Pokemon patent actually mean for game developers?
Sep 25, 2025
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1 Min Read
byNicole Carpenter, Columnist
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'Sony seeks an impermissible monopoly on genre conventions:' Tencent moves to dismiss Horizon cloning lawsuit
'Sony seeks an impermissible monopoly on genre conventions:' Tencent moves to dismiss Horizon cloning lawsuit
Sep 18, 2025
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1 Min Read
byChris Kerr, Senior Editor, News
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Ousted Unknown Worlds founders, former CEO sue Krafton for breach of contract
Ousted Unknown Worlds founders, former CEO sue Krafton for breach of contract
Jul 11, 2025
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1 Min Read
byBryant Francis, Senior Editor
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Pocketpair is changing Palworld further due to ongoing Nintendo and Pokémon lawsuit
Pocketpair is changing Palworld further due to ongoing Nintendo and Pokémon lawsuit
May 8, 2025
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1 Min Read
byDiego Argüello, Contributing Editor, News
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Roblox, Discord sued for 'facilitating the sexual exploitation' of a minor
Roblox, Discord sued for 'facilitating the sexual exploitation' of a minor
Apr 28, 2025
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1 Min Read
byBryant Francis, Senior Editor
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Skullgirls dev Hidden Variable sues Autumn Games, alleges $1.2M in unpaid work
Skullgirls dev Hidden Variable sues Autumn Games, alleges $1.2M in unpaid work
Mar 7, 2025
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1 Min Read
byJustin Carter, Contributing Editor
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Playdead co-founder Dino Patti claims fellow co-founder keeps legally threatening him
Playdead co-founder Dino Patti claims fellow co-founder keeps legally threatening him
Mar 7, 2025
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1 Min Read
byJustin Carter, Contributing Editor
Key art for Pokémon Scarlet and Violet.
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Pokémon Company settles copyright lawsuit filed against Pocket Monster: Remake developer
Pokémon Company settles copyright lawsuit filed against Pocket Monster: Remake developer
Feb 26, 2025
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1 Min Read
byJustin Carter, Contributing Editor
A Runner in Bungie's Marathon.
Business
Report: Sony dismisses ex-Bungie director's lawsuit claims, alleged 'consistent misconduct' took place
Report: Sony dismisses ex-Bungie director's lawsuit claims, alleged 'consistent misconduct' took place
Feb 21, 2025
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1 Min Read
byJustin Carter, Contributing Editor
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Dutch consumer foundation sues Sony for overpricing digital PlayStation games
Dutch consumer foundation sues Sony for overpricing digital PlayStation games
Feb 19, 2025
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1 Min Read
byJustin Carter, Contributing Editor
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Dark and Darker dev Ironmace ordered to pay Nexon $5.8 million for trade secret infringement
Dark and Darker dev Ironmace ordered to pay Nexon $5.8 million for trade secret infringement
Feb 14, 2025
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1 Min Read
byJustin Carter, Contributing Editor
Roblox logo.
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Roblox sues 'rule-breaking' third-party marketplace PlayerAuctions
Roblox sues 'rule-breaking' third-party marketplace PlayerAuctions
Feb 7, 2025
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1 Min Read
byJustin Carter, Contributing Editor
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Crush 40 singer sues Sega over Sonic Adventure 2's 'Live and Learn' theme song
Crush 40 singer sues Sega over Sonic Adventure 2's 'Live and Learn' theme song
Dec 18, 2024
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1 Min Read
byJustin Carter, Contributing Editor
A Runner in Bungie's exraction shooter Marathon.
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Ex-Marathon director Chris Barrett sues Sony and Bungie after 'unfounded' firing
Ex-Marathon director Chris Barrett sues Sony and Bungie after 'unfounded' firing
Dec 12, 2024
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1 Min Read
byJustin Carter, Contributing Editor
Characters from Tom Clancy's Rainbow Six Siege.
Business
Unions for Ubisoft's Barcelona teams sue company over RTO mandate
Unions for Ubisoft's Barcelona teams sue company over RTO mandate
Nov 25, 2024
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1 Min Read
byJustin Carter, Contributing Editor
Gordon Freeman in Half-Life 2.
Business
How a South Korean intern saved Valve from a Vivendi lawsuit
How a South Korean intern saved Valve from a Vivendi lawsuit
Nov 18, 2024
byJustin Carter, Contributing Editor
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Business
Ubisoft sued for taking The Crew offline and 'duping' players
Ubisoft sued for taking The Crew offline and 'duping' players
Nov 11, 2024
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1 Min Read
byJustin Carter, Contributing Editor
Two monsters in 2024's Palworld.
Business
Pocketpair reveals specific patents featured in Nintendo's lawsuit against Palworld
Pocketpair reveals specific patents featured in Nintendo's lawsuit against Palworld
Nov 8, 2024
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1 Min Read
byJustin Carter, Contributing Editor
Sony PSP
Business
European Court of Justice rules against Sony in PSP cheating lawsuit
European Court of Justice rules against Sony in PSP cheating lawsuit
Oct 21, 2024
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1 Min Read
byTom Regan, Contributing Editor
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Business
Microsoft settles antitrust lawsuit contesting Activision Blizzard acquisition
Microsoft settles antitrust lawsuit contesting Activision Blizzard acquisition
Oct 15, 2024
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1 Min Read
byJustin Carter, Contributing Editor
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Business
New lawsuit alleges Ubisoft shared user data with Meta
New lawsuit alleges Ubisoft shared user data with Meta
Oct 9, 2024
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1 Min Read
byJustin Carter, Contributing Editor
Screenshot from 2024's Palworld.
Business
Report: Analyst says Nintendo's Palworld lawsuit based on 'technical peculiarities'
Report: Analyst says Nintendo's Palworld lawsuit based on 'technical peculiarities'
Sep 26, 2024
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1 Min Read
byJustin Carter, Contributing Editor
A monster with a gun in Palworld.
Business
Pocketpair says Nintendo hasn't revealed what patents Palworld allegedly violates
Pocketpair says Nintendo hasn't revealed what patents Palworld allegedly violates
Sep 19, 2024
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1 Min Read
byJustin Carter, Contributing Editor
Art of sheep-like creatures wielding guns
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Nintendo sues Palworld developer Pocketpair for alleged patent infringement
Nintendo sues Palworld developer Pocketpair for alleged patent infringement
Sep 19, 2024
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1 Min Read
byDanielle Riendeau, Editor-in-Chief
Splash art for Farmville 3.
Business
IBM wins $44.9 million patent infringement suit against Zynga
IBM wins $44.9 million patent infringement suit against Zynga
Sep 16, 2024
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1 Min Read
byJustin Carter, Contributing Editor
Graphic for game commerce platform Xsolla.
Business
Report: Lawsuits raise concerns over Xsolla CEO's use of company money
Report: Lawsuits raise concerns over Xsolla CEO's use of company money
Aug 27, 2024
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byJustin Carter, Contributing Editor

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