Legal

We continue, along with top managers and experts in the gaming industry (and related fields), to review the outcomes of 2025. Up next is a conversation with managing partner of i-Legal Natalya Yurkova, CEO of the company Maria Ordovskaya-Tanaevskaya, and lawyer Alina Tankova

In September, Mexico's Ministry of Finance proposed introducing an 8% tax on games with "violent" content. Three months later, this idea was abandoned

The Public Chamber of the Russian Federation's Commission on Volunteerism and Youth Policy conducted a survey among Russians on the topic of video games. It shared the preliminary results of the study during a discussion held on December 25

In South Korea, the so-called loot box law has been in effect for over a year. It requires developers to disclose the odds of obtaining valuable in-game items from loot boxes. Recently, a group of Korean lawmakers prepared a draft of amendments to toughen the penalties for violating this law

Shareholders of American publishing powerhouse Electronic Arts have approved the company's purchase by a consortium that comprises the Saudi Arabia Public Investment Fund.

Japanese conglomerate Sony and China's technology and entertainment company Tencent have resolved their legal conflict concerning the alleged resemblances between Sony's Horizon series and Tencent's Light of Motiram.

Nintendo has successfully concluded a 15-year legal battle against a third-party seller of Wii controllers, resulting in an award of $8.2 million (€7 million) in damages, interest, and legal expenses.

A court case brought by former Bungie director Chris Barratt against both his previous employer and Sony has been dismissed.

In keeping with a good tradition, as January approaches, we review the past year along with representatives from gaming and related companies. Next up is a conversation with Roman Lukyanov, managing partner of the law firm Semenov & Pevzner

Apple has gained a minor victory in an appeal related to the lawsuit filed by Epic Games.

The Independent Workers' Union of Great Britain (IWGB) has addressed Rockstar's reasoning behind terminating more than 30 employees in October

The issue of the dismissal of several dozen employees from Rockstar Games was raised at the latest session of the British Parliament.

The issue of the dismissal of several dozen employees from Rockstar Games was brought up at the last session of the British Parliament

The fine was issued for violating the CCPA, California's data privacy protection law.

Aspyr has disclosed that it failed to release the promised Restored Content DLC for the Nintendo Switch edition of Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic 2. This was due to an inability to furnish Disney with a comprehensive list of the modders' legal names.

Singaporean fund 3D Investment Partners, which owns 14.36% of Square Enix shares, criticized the company. They shared their comments in a 112-page presentation.

Merchandise specialist iam8bit has filed a lawsuit against publisher Skybound Games, alleging fraud and breach of contract.

Ys Net is contemplating legal measures after a video teaser, inaccurately purported to be of Shenmue 4, surfaced online last week.

Skybound Games is the gaming division of Skybound Entertainment, which owns the rights to The Walking Dead universe. As noted by Engadget, it recently received a lawsuit from the publisher iam8bit.

The Russian authorities have restricted access to the gaming platform Roblox for its citizens, citing claims that it contains "LGBT propaganda."

Tencent has decided to cease all promotional activities and testing for Light of Motiram in anticipation of a significant court case scheduled for the coming year

Starting in the morning of December 3rd, Russian gamers are reporting that they cannot launch Roblox. By the time of writing this news, Downdetector recorded over 8.1 thousand complaints in a day—and the number keeps growing.

On November 18, the Prosecutor General's Office of the Russian Federation declared the activities of GSC Game World undesirable in Russia. The reason was the developer's support of the Ukrainian army through the game S.T.A.L.K.E.R. We spoke with Irina Guschina, a senior lawyer at Semenov&Pevzner, about what this recognition means for players, media, and retailers in Russia

According to reports, Valve, the major force behind PC gaming, has allegedly restricted content on its Steam platform in response to demands from the Russian government

Everything supposedly happens without warnings or evidence.

Ubisoft has revealed that Tencent's €1.16 billion investment in Vantage Studios, the segment responsible for the Assassin's Creed, Far Cry, and Rainbow Six series, has been finalized.

We usually don't analyze individual deals, but the pending acquisition of Electronic Arts is a unique case in the gaming industry. That's why we've delved into the documents and prepared a comprehensive guide explaining the main nuances, including some of the less obvious ones.

Bungie has resolved a copyright lawsuit with a writer who claimed that elements from his work were used in the original storyline of Destiny 2.

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.

Good news. We can take a breather.

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.