Legal

The video game market is global, and in the current macroeconomic and geopolitical realities, choosing the right jurisdiction is particularly relevant. By consulting with experts from Futura Digital and Prospectacy, we present a detailed guide analyzing the most pertinent locations, key nuances, trends, and pitfalls

The British trade union, the Independent Workers Union of Great Britain (IWGB), has filed a lawsuit against Rockstar Games. The reason for this is the dismissal of several dozen developers in early November, and the union is convinced that the studio acted unlawfully.

The Independent Workers' Union of Great Britain (IWGB) has filed allegations against Rockstar, accusing the studio of union busting. This follows reports that Rockstar let go of 30 to 40 employees last Thursday, October 30, which the union claims were unfair dismissals.

Last week, Google and Epic Games submitted their proposed settlement to the California court. However, they were unable to secure a swift approval of the deal, as the presiding judge, James Donato, expressed doubts about its merits.

Last week, Google and Epic Games submitted a draft of their settlement to a California court. However, they were unable to secure a quick approval of the deal, as Judge James Donato, who is overseeing the case, expressed doubts about its grounds.

The patent dispute between Cygames and Konami Digital Entertainment concerning Umamusume: Pretty Derby has been resolved.

Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto has instructed the cabinet to consider the possibility of blocking certain online games in the country. This was stated by State Secretary Prasetyo Hadi in a conversation with journalists

Xsolla and Futura Digital have announced a free webinar for mobile developers and publishers. Experts will discuss legislative bills related to gaming monetization restrictions imposed by government regulators worldwide.

Nintendo has won a lawsuit against an individual who livestreamed pirated versions of Switch games before their official release.

The leader of the Communications Workers of America (CWA) has addressed a letter to the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) and the Committee on Foreign Investment in the U.S. (CFIUS), urging them to conduct a thorough evaluation of the newly disclosed acquisition of Electronic Arts (EA) by another entity.

Spyder Games, the company that created the popular Roblox game Steal a Brainrot, is filing a lawsuit against a game on Fortnite Creative, alleging copyright infringement.

Yesterday, the market capitalization of skins for the evergreen hit Counter-Strike 2 dropped from $5.9 billion to $4.2 billion. Today, it's fallen even further. The reason is a new game feature that allows skins to be exchanged for others. We provide a detailed account of the situation with commentary from an expert

Apple faced a significant legal defeat in the United Kingdom, where a landmark antitrust lawsuit determined that the company imposed "excessive and unfair prices" for app distribution and in-app purchases.

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Against the backdrop of upcoming amendments to the Tax Code, the Video Game Industry Development Organization (VGIDO) has addressed an appeal to Prime Minister Mikhail Mishustin, requesting the establishment of new tax incentives for companies representing the industry.

Sports Interactive and FIFA have entered into a new multi-year agreement that will incorporate official licenses for FIFA's major competitions into the Football Manager series, including the FIFA World Cup 26, set to take place in Canada, Mexico, and the USA.

The main topic in the gaming industry this week has been the upcoming Digital Fairness Act (DFA) in the EU. We have thoroughly examined its key provisions and gathered developers' reactions. Alina Davletshina, head of the Digital practice at Futura Digital, helped us understand the legal intricacies

Nintendo of America is pursuing $4.5 million in damages from Reddit user James C. Williams, who goes by the name 'Archbox'.

Sega and the International Olympic Committee (IOC) have revealed a new licensing agreement spanning multiple years

A few years ago, Epic Games began sharing revenue with users who create their own games within Fortnite. According to the company, it wasn't just legitimate developers who decided to capitalize on this opportunity, but also fraudsters. The company recently filed a lawsuit against two such offenders.

The US Securities and Exchange Commission is probing AppLovin's data collection practices after accusations surfaced that the company breached service agreements by delivering targeted advertisements to users.

The U.S. Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has decided to investigate the activities of AppLovin, Bloomberg sources report. It is claimed that the regulator took notice of the company after short sellers accused it of fraud.

The U.S. Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has decided to investigate the activities of AppLovin, according to Bloomberg sources. It is claimed that the regulator took notice of the company after short sellers accused it of fraud.

Nintendo has released a statement denying allegations that it has been lobbying the Japanese government to protect its intellectual property from generative AI.

American gamer Ruben Valenzuela has filed a lawsuit against King and its parent company, Activision Blizzard. The reason for the lawsuit is the All Stars tournament for Candy Crush Saga—developers allegedly give participants the impression that their chances of winning are higher than they actually are

The Abu Dhabi Investment Office (ADIO), a sovereign wealth fund from the UAE, is preparing to finalize a major video game deal, according to sources from Insider Gaming. They claim that the fund has decided to invest approximately $100 million in the development of a third-person action game set in the “Lord of the Rings” universe.

Abu Dhabi Investment Office (ADIO) — a sovereign fund from the UAE — is preparing to finalize a significant video game deal, sources from Insider Gaming claim. According to their information, the fund has decided to invest around $100 million in the development of a third-person action game set in the "Lord of the Rings" universe

The president of Brazil has enacted a law prohibiting the sale of loot boxes to individuals under the age of 18, included within a broader online safety legislation.

Google Corporation is not giving up in its effort to emerge victorious in its confrontation with Epic Games. It has now decided to appeal to the country's Supreme Court

Krafton has submitted two additional legal filings in response to the founders and former executive team of Unknown Worlds, the developers of Subnautica 2, successfully preventing Krafton's attempt to secure a court-mandated protective order. This order sought to compel the founders to surrender their devices for a forensic review

The lawsuit filed by Johnny Gioeli against Sega regarding the rights to the "Live & Learn" theme song from Sonic Adventure 2 has been dismissed

Nintendo contends that modifications should not be considered "prior art" in its patent litigation against Pocketpair, the developer of Palworld.

State Duma deputy Yana Lantratova has proposed introducing an excise tax in Russia that would apply to games from foreign developers. She wants to set it at 10%, TASS reports

Following the assassination of Charlie Kirk earlier this month, the U.S. Congress has issued formal invitations to the CEOs of Twitch, Steam, Reddit, and Discord. They are asked to testify at a committee hearing regarding the "radicalization of online forum users"

Tencent is challenging Sony's assertions that its forthcoming game, Light of Motiram, is a "slavish clone" of Sony's flagship Horizon series. Tencent argues that Sony is not "fighting off piracy, plagiarism, or any genuine threat to intellectual property," but is rather trying to "convert widespread genre elements into exclusive assets."

The Chinese giant Tencent has approached the court with a request to dismiss the lawsuit from Sony, which was filed due to the similarities between the game Light of Motiram and the Horizon series projects. According to Tencent, there is actually no plagiarism involved — Light of Motiram merely incorporates established gaming ideas and concepts.

The Chinese giant Tencent has filed a request with the court to dismiss a lawsuit from Sony, which was filed due to the similarities between the game Light of Motiram and the Horizon series projects. According to Tencent, there is no actual plagiarism—the game Light of Motiram merely uses established gaming ideas and concepts.

The founders and previous leadership of Unknown Worlds, the studio behind Subnautica 2, have managed to prevent Krafton's request for a court-mandated protective order. They argue that the publisher altered its narrative during litigation concerning the reasons for dismissing the founders and assuming control of Unknown Worlds

Pocketpair plans to launch Palworld 1.0 in 2026, even as it remains embroiled in a legal dispute with Nintendo

The law firm Semenov&Pevzner has prepared a global report on legal conflicts in the gaming industry for the first half of this year.

The Ministry of Finance of Mexico has proposed introducing a special 8% tax on games with "violent" content in the country. It presented this idea in Mexico's budget program for 2026.

Employees at Ubisoft have voiced their concerns to management regarding the company’s purported interactions with Saudi Arabia

Françoise Cadol, who voiced Lara Croft in the French localization of the original Tomb Raider series games, has filed a legal complaint against Aspyr Media. She claims that the company used artificial intelligence to recreate her voice in the Tomb Raider IV-VI Remastered.

A conflict has erupted between the Polish studio Byterunners and the publisher Movie Games, potentially escalating into a legal battle. The developers of the Drug Dealer Simulator duology have claimed that the publisher is violating their rights and not paying sufficient royalties.

Nintendo has obtained a $2 million stipulated judgment and injunction against Ryan Michael Daly. Daly was among the modders sued by Nintendo of America in July of the previous year, accused of infringing the company's copyright through the trafficking and sale of "circumvention devices."

Paramount has entered into an agreement with Activision to create a live-action film inspired by the popular Call of Duty franchise.

Colombia is another country that has launched an antitrust investigation against Apple due to its App Store policies. The local regulator suspects that the corporation has violated free trade principles.

The authorities of the Shibuya district in Tokyo have launched an unusual tax initiative. They announced that residents of Japan will be able to receive a tax deduction in the form of in-game currency if they allocate a portion of their taxes to the district's budget

Yves Guillemot, CEO of Ubisoft, has been ordered to appear in a French court this October. This follows the conclusion last month of a trial involving three former executives of the company who were accused of harassment.

Atari's portfolio now includes more games. The company announced a deal with Ubisoft, resulting in Atari acquiring intellectual property rights related to five projects.