Microsoft Responds To FTC’s Lawsuit
On December 22nd, Microsoft filed a response to the FTC’s recently filed antitrust lawsuit that would potentially block the company’sContinue Reading
Tag: Antitrust
The FTC Wants To Block The Activision-Blizzard Deal
Could the Activision-Blizzard merger with Microsoft be in danger? That certainly seems possible after the United States Federal Trade CommissionContinue Reading
The EU Is Focusing More On Video Games
Recently, the European Union passed a resolution recognizing the cultural and economic value of video games as well as esports.Continue Reading
The Lawsuit Between Epic Games, Google, And Match Is Heating Up
Based on a motion filed on October 7th, it seems that Epic Games and Match Group are looking to expandContinue Reading
Microsoft Is Making Some Bold Claims About Its Competitors
Microsoft is claiming that Sony and Nintendo will “remain the biggest” players in the “traditional gaming” space, even after theContinue Reading
Sony Being Sued For Almost $6B
Sony is reportedly being sued for $5.9 billion. According to Kotaku, a consumer rights advocacy group is suing the technologyContinue Reading
The Gaming Industry Is Unhappy With Google
An Indian Parliamentary panel called a July 21st meeting in which the skill-based gaming industry called for the government’s interventionContinue Reading
Anti-Trust Lawsuit Against Sony Dismissed
Sony Interactive Entertainment can breathe a sigh of relief now that its motion to dismiss an antitrust class action suitContinue Reading
Allegations Of Anti-Trust Behaviors Are Being Levied Against One Of The World’s Biggest Tech Companies
The United Kingdom is trying to take a stand against Apple. The United Kingdom’s Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) recentlyContinue Reading
Call Of Duty League And Overwatch League Teams Owe Activision-Blizzard $420M
Activision-Blizzard allowed esports teams to defer payments to the company for up to two years because of the COVID-19 Pandemic.Continue Reading
Valve Will Be Forced To Face An Anti-Trust Lawsuit
It looks like one of the biggest video game platforms on the planet has landed itself in some legal trouble.Continue Reading
Epic Games CEO Tim Sweeney Shares Thoughts On The Metaverse, Crypto, And Antitrust
In a recent interview with Fast Company, Epic Games’ CEO Tim Sweeney waxed poetic on the current climate of hisContinue Reading
Tencent Shutting Down Penguin Esports Streaming Platform
Tencent recently announced it would be shutting down its streaming platform, Penguin Esports, just months after Beijing regulators rejected aContinue Reading
Epic Games’ Fight Against Apple Backed By Thirty-Five U.S. States
Although Epic Games may have lost its lawsuit against Apple, a coalition of 35 U.S. state Attorney Generals and theContinue Reading
Microsoft/Activision-Blizzard Deal Likely to Survive Legal Scrutiny And Federal Regulations
Any time a deal reaches the magnitude of the Activision-Blizzard sale, it invites a whole plethora of legal questions. TheContinue Reading
Report: Activision-Blizzard Plans On Ending Competitive Balance Tax And Max Player Salary Caps In OWL & CDL
According to a recent report, Activision-Blizzard is planning on eliminating the competitive balance tax and the soft player salary capsContinue Reading
Despite Apple Being Ordered To Comply With Court Case Decision, Tim Sweeney Renews Attack On The Tech Giant
A federal judge recently ruled that Apple cannot push back the deadline to update its App Store policies. According toContinue Reading
Judge Dismisses Antitrust Lawsuit Filed Against Valve
In April, Wolfire Games filed an antitrust lawsuit against Valve, alleging that Steam’s dominance in the PC gaming market enablesContinue Reading
Epic Games Makes Controversial Staff Policy Change While Continuing Its Fight Against Apple
Epic Games recently announced it would be ending a pandemic-inspired policy that gave staff alternating Fridays off. Epic Games didContinue Reading
Google Files Countersuit Against Epic Games
On October 11th, Google filed a countersuit against Epic Games. In a 43-page court filing, Google explained that Epic GamesContinue Reading
Chinese Regulators Block Tencent’s Plan To Merge Huya And DouYu
It was recently announced that Chinese market regulators blocked Tencent’s plans to merge the video game streaming sites Huya andContinue Reading
The Overwatch League Is Being Investigated By The U.S. Department Of Justice
The Overwatch League is currently being investigated by the U.S. Department of Justice because of the organization’s soft salary capContinue Reading
Wolfire Games Files Lawsuit Against Valve
Humble Bundle creator and Indie video game developer Wolfire Games recently filed a proposed class-action lawsuit against Steam creator Valve.Continue Reading
Epic Games-Apple Lawsuit Heating Up Before Trial Start Date
Apple Inc. recently said it plans to argue that “it faces abundant competition in the market for video game transactions”Continue Reading