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#disney
Video games
fromKotaku
10 hours ago

Disney Removes A Bunch More Games From Steam With No Warning

Disney has removed over 29 games from Steam without warning, raising concerns about potential exclusivity with Epic Games.
Video games
fromEngadget
4 days ago

Epic is reportedly building an extraction shooter for Disney

Disney's $1.5 billion investment in Epic aims to create an entertainment universe, with a Disney-themed extraction shooter set for release in November.
Video games
fromKotaku
10 hours ago

Disney Removes A Bunch More Games From Steam With No Warning

Disney has removed over 29 games from Steam without warning, raising concerns about potential exclusivity with Epic Games.
Video games
fromEngadget
4 days ago

Epic is reportedly building an extraction shooter for Disney

Disney's $1.5 billion investment in Epic aims to create an entertainment universe, with a Disney-themed extraction shooter set for release in November.
#xbox
Tech industry
fromWGB
1 day ago

Xbox Is Said To Be Having "very, very, very big discussions " About Exclusivity

Changes may be coming to Xbox's multiplatform approach under new leadership, with discussions on exclusivity being a significant focus.
Video games
fromThe Verge
1 day ago

Xbox Game Pass 'has become too expensive,' says Microsoft's new gaming chief in leaked memo

Xbox Game Pass pricing is set to change as it has become too expensive for players, according to Asha Sharma.
Tech industry
fromWGB
1 day ago

Xbox Is Said To Be Having "very, very, very big discussions " About Exclusivity

Changes may be coming to Xbox's multiplatform approach under new leadership, with discussions on exclusivity being a significant focus.
Video games
fromThe Verge
1 day ago

Xbox Game Pass 'has become too expensive,' says Microsoft's new gaming chief in leaked memo

Xbox Game Pass pricing is set to change as it has become too expensive for players, according to Asha Sharma.
Privacy professionals
fromKotaku
1 day ago

GTA 6 Hackers Say They Will Release The Breached Data After Ransom Demands Not Met - Kotaku

ShinyHunters plans to publish stolen data from Rockstar after ransom demands were not met.
#data-breach
Information security
fromTheregister
1 day ago

Rockstar Games confirms third-party breach hit company data

ShinyHunters claims to have accessed Rockstar Games' data through a third-party breach, demanding payment to avoid leaking information.
Privacy professionals
fromTheregister
1 month ago

Brit games studio Cloud Imperium admits to data breach

Cloud Imperium Games delayed disclosure of a January 21st data breach affecting user personal data, announcing it only through a subtle popup without proactive communication to affected users.
Information security
fromTheregister
1 day ago

Rockstar Games confirms third-party breach hit company data

ShinyHunters claims to have accessed Rockstar Games' data through a third-party breach, demanding payment to avoid leaking information.
Privacy professionals
fromTheregister
1 month ago

Brit games studio Cloud Imperium admits to data breach

Cloud Imperium Games delayed disclosure of a January 21st data breach affecting user personal data, announcing it only through a subtle popup without proactive communication to affected users.
#roblox
Privacy technologies
fromTNW | Gaming
1 day ago

Roblox introduces mandatory age-gated account tiers amid child safety lawsuits

Roblox is implementing mandatory age-gated account tiers to enhance child safety and content access based on age.
Marketing tech
fromBloomberglaw
21 hours ago

Meta Cases Put Social Media Platforms at Securities Fraud Risk

Social media platforms face new legal challenges regarding their role in facilitating fraudulent securities schemes.
fromArs Technica
1 day ago

NZXT agrees to $3.45 million settlement over controversial rental PC program

The settlement agreement allows some customers to own the PCs they rented if they meet certain requirements, including having signed up for Flex on or before 2024 and never received an upgraded PC.
Gadgets
London startup
fromBusiness Matters
1 day ago

Government doubles down on gaming with 30m funding package as sector eyes global growth

The UK government has launched a £30 million funding initiative to support the video games sector, including a £28.5 million UK Games Fund.
fromKotaku
4 days ago

Cozy RPG Deleted From Steam After Seemingly Ripping Off Tetris

The official X account for Starsand Island stated that the removal was due to 'insufficient verification during the planning stage of a minigame within this game.'
Games
Artificial intelligence
fromArs Technica
4 days ago

What leaked "SteamGPT" files could mean for the PC gaming platform's use of AI

Valve is integrating AI tools, named SteamGPT, to enhance internal evaluations of in-game incidents and analyze suspicious accounts.
#nfl
Media industry
fromESPN.com
5 days ago

What the DOJ's NFL investigation could mean for networks, fans

The federal government is investigating the NFL's broadcast rights sales amid concerns over rising costs for consumers.
Media industry
fromBleacher Nation
5 days ago

The DOJ Is Investigating the NFL Over Its Media Rights Deals

The DOJ is investigating the NFL for potential anticompetitive practices in media rights deals affecting consumer costs.
Media industry
fromESPN.com
6 days ago

Sources: DOJ opens antitrust investigation of NFL over TV deals

The Justice Department is investigating the NFL for potential anticompetitive practices related to its television contracts and subscription requirements.
Media industry
fromESPN.com
5 days ago

What the DOJ's NFL investigation could mean for networks, fans

The federal government is investigating the NFL's broadcast rights sales amid concerns over rising costs for consumers.
Media industry
fromBleacher Nation
5 days ago

The DOJ Is Investigating the NFL Over Its Media Rights Deals

The DOJ is investigating the NFL for potential anticompetitive practices in media rights deals affecting consumer costs.
Media industry
fromESPN.com
6 days ago

Sources: DOJ opens antitrust investigation of NFL over TV deals

The Justice Department is investigating the NFL for potential anticompetitive practices related to its television contracts and subscription requirements.
Social media marketing
fromHer Campus
5 days ago

They Knew, They Didn't Care, & We Are All Paying For It

Social media platforms like Instagram have been found liable for mental health damage to young users, with internal documents revealing harmful strategies targeting teens.
Poker
fromReadWrite
5 days ago

Missouri crackdown shuts Torch Electronics gaming machines

Torch Electronics is ceasing operations of illegal gambling machines in Missouri, marking a significant crackdown on unlawful gaming.
Video games
fromWGB
1 day ago

Xbox Boss Admits Game Has Become "too expensive", Hints At Big Changes To The Service

Asha Sharma plans to make Game Pass more flexible and potentially cheaper, addressing concerns about its current pricing model.
Silicon Valley
from24/7 Wall St.
6 days ago

Nvidia Chips Are Getting Stolen

Nvidia faces significant chip smuggling issues, particularly involving Chinese companies, prompting actions from Bain Capital to address the situation.
Cryptocurrency
fromKotaku
6 days ago

Resident Evil Star's AI-Coded Tool Accused Of Being Snake Oil

Milla Jovovich and Ben Sigman launched MemPalace, an AI memory system, claiming it outperforms competitors, but skepticism surrounds their partnership and claims.
Privacy professionals
fromRoute Fifty
1 day ago

Getting privacy policy right in a competitive digital economy

State and local leaders aim to balance privacy protection with economic competitiveness, as inconsistent privacy laws can hinder business operations and consumer trust.
#valve
Games
fromGadgets 360
4 days ago

Valve Reportedly Working on SteamGPT Tool for Steam Support, CS2 Anti-Cheat

Valve is developing an AI tool called SteamGPT for Steam to assist with support and anti-cheat measures for Counter-Strike 2.
Games
fromGadgets 360
4 days ago

Valve Reportedly Working on SteamGPT Tool for Steam Support, CS2 Anti-Cheat

Valve is developing an AI tool called SteamGPT for Steam to assist with support and anti-cheat measures for Counter-Strike 2.
Video games
fromGameSpot
6 days ago

The Biggest New Game Releases Of April 2026

April 2026 features highly anticipated game releases including Starfield, Darwin's Paradox, and Pokemon Champions.
fromKotaku
5 days ago

Amazon Issues A Stark Reminder That Digital Ownership Is A Lie

Amazon has informed Kindle owners that any e-readers from 2012 and earlier will no longer be supported as of May 20, 2026. Users can still read downloaded books but cannot purchase new ones, and a factory reset will render the device unusable.
Gadgets
Marketing tech
fromBusiness Matters
1 week ago

The Business of iGaming: Balancing Compliance and Growth for UK Tech Affiliates in 2026

UK gambling market faces regulatory challenges, but compliance can provide a competitive edge for small tech companies and marketing partners.
#amazon-luna
Games
fromThe Verge
4 days ago

Amazon Luna axes third-party game purchases

Amazon Luna will restrict access to only its subscription games, removing third-party purchases and subscriptions by June 2026.
Video games
fromEngadget
4 days ago

Amazon Luna ends support for third-party subscriptions and game purchases

Amazon is discontinuing third-party integrations on Luna, affecting subscriptions and game access.
Video games
fromKotaku
4 days ago

Amazon Luna Removing Paid Games And Offering No Refunds

Amazon Luna is removing game purchases and third-party subscriptions, making previously bought games unplayable after June without refunds.
Games
fromThe Verge
4 days ago

Amazon Luna axes third-party game purchases

Amazon Luna will restrict access to only its subscription games, removing third-party purchases and subscriptions by June 2026.
Video games
fromEngadget
4 days ago

Amazon Luna ends support for third-party subscriptions and game purchases

Amazon is discontinuing third-party integrations on Luna, affecting subscriptions and game access.
Video games
fromKotaku
4 days ago

Amazon Luna Removing Paid Games And Offering No Refunds

Amazon Luna is removing game purchases and third-party subscriptions, making previously bought games unplayable after June without refunds.
#dmca
Media industry
fromTechdirt
5 days ago

Someone Filed a Bogus DMCA Notice to Kill a Story About A Sketchy SEO Firm. It Worked - Briefly.

The DMCA's notice-and-takedown system encourages abuse, prioritizing speed over accuracy and allowing censorship by those with dishonest intentions.
Media industry
fromTechdirt
5 days ago

Someone Filed a Bogus DMCA Notice to Kill a Story About A Sketchy SEO Firm. It Worked - Briefly.

The DMCA's notice-and-takedown system encourages abuse, prioritizing speed over accuracy and allowing censorship by those with dishonest intentions.
Video games
fromKotaku
13 hours ago

Capcom's Killing It Right Now With Pragmata And Resident Evil

Capcom has transformed from a struggling company to a leading game developer with successful titles like Pragmata and Resident Evil Requiem.
Gadgets
fromGSMArena.com
6 days ago

OnePlus' gaming handheld design and key specs leaked

OnePlus is reportedly planning to enter the gaming handheld market with a new device featuring an 8-inch display and MediaTek Dimensity chipset.
fromPopular Science
3 days ago

How to stop your smart TV from tracking you

Smart TVs are capable of tracking user data, including viewing habits and app usage, which can lead to personalized advertising and content recommendations. Users may prefer to limit this tracking to protect their privacy.
Privacy technologies
#rockstar-games
Information security
fromwww.bbc.com
1 day ago

GTA-maker Rockstar Games hacked again but downplays impact

Rockstar Games experienced a data breach by hackers demanding ransom, but the company claims it has no impact on its operations or players.
Information security
fromEngadget
3 days ago

Rockstar Games has confirmed it was hit by third-party data breach

ShinyHunters claims to have breached Rockstar Games' servers, demanding payment to prevent data leaks.
Information security
fromKotaku
3 days ago

GTA 6 Developer Rockstar Reportedly Hacked, Data Being Ransomed

ShinyHunters claims to have breached Rockstar Games' cloud servers, demanding ransom by April 14 or threatening to leak corporate data.
Information security
fromwww.bbc.com
1 day ago

GTA-maker Rockstar Games hacked again but downplays impact

Rockstar Games experienced a data breach by hackers demanding ransom, but the company claims it has no impact on its operations or players.
Information security
fromEngadget
3 days ago

Rockstar Games has confirmed it was hit by third-party data breach

ShinyHunters claims to have breached Rockstar Games' servers, demanding payment to prevent data leaks.
Information security
fromKotaku
3 days ago

GTA 6 Developer Rockstar Reportedly Hacked, Data Being Ransomed

ShinyHunters claims to have breached Rockstar Games' cloud servers, demanding ransom by April 14 or threatening to leak corporate data.
Video games
fromKotaku
4 days ago

Epic Is Reportedly Making A Disney-Themed Extraction Shooter

Epic is developing an extraction shooter featuring Disney characters, expected to launch in November.
#generative-ai
Artificial intelligence
fromKotaku
1 month ago

VC Guy 'Shocked And Sad' About How Much Gamers Hate AI

Only 7 percent of game industry workers view generative AI positively, while executives struggle with widespread skepticism about AI's impact on gaming.
Games
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

Why is gaming becoming so expensive? The answer is found in AI

PlayStation 5 prices have risen significantly due to increased demand for computing power driven by AI, alongside global economic disruptions.
Law
fromArs Technica
1 month ago

Valve compares its loot boxes to Labubus in lawsuit defense

Valve refuses to restrict item transferability and opposes New York's loot box regulations, arguing proposed oversight measures would violate user privacy and harm game innovation.
Video games
fromKotaku
4 days ago

Ex-Bethesda Exec Says The Elder Scrolls 6 Maker Isn't Part Of Something 'Genuine' Or 'Authentic' At Microsoft - Kotaku

Pete Hines retired from Bethesda after 24 years, feeling powerless under Microsoft’s ownership to protect the studio's legacy and efficiency.
Video games
fromBusiness Matters
1 week ago

How the Gaming Market Continues to Expand

The gaming market is evolving into a mainstream, influential entertainment industry, driven by mobile gaming and diverse player demographics.
#gunzilla
Video games
fromKotaku
5 days ago

Gunzilla CEO Denies Claims Of Not Paying Devs In Long Rant On Twitter

Gunzilla faces allegations of unpaid wages from employees, while CEO Vlad Korolev defends the company's practices and blames critics for spreading misinformation.
Video games
fromKotaku
6 days ago

Studio Behind NFT Battle Royale Game Accused Of Not Paying Staff For Months

Gunzilla faces accusations from employees of unpaid salaries and lack of communication regarding owed wages.
Video games
fromKotaku
5 days ago

Gunzilla CEO Denies Claims Of Not Paying Devs In Long Rant On Twitter

Gunzilla faces allegations of unpaid wages from employees, while CEO Vlad Korolev defends the company's practices and blames critics for spreading misinformation.
Video games
fromKotaku
6 days ago

Studio Behind NFT Battle Royale Game Accused Of Not Paying Staff For Months

Gunzilla faces accusations from employees of unpaid salaries and lack of communication regarding owed wages.
Tech industry
fromKotaku
1 month ago

Epic Games Attempts to Clarify Google's Muzzling of Tim Sweeney

Epic Games' settlement with Google includes a clause restricting criticism of Google Play policies until 2032, though Epic clarifies other Google topics remain open for criticism.
fromEngadget
1 month ago

Google reportedly muzzles Epic Games CEO Tim Sweeney until 2032

Epic believes that the Google and Android platform, with the changes in this term sheet, are procompetitive and a model for app store / platform operations, and will make good faith efforts to advocate for the same.
European startups
Video games
fromKotaku
6 days ago

Sci-Fi Extraction Shooter Lasted Three Weeks Before Announcing Shutdown

Live-service games often fail, leading to financial losses and shutdowns shortly after launch, as seen with The Cube, Save Us.
#loot-boxes
Games
fromReadWrite
1 month ago

Valve disputes claims loot boxes violate gambling laws

Valve defends loot boxes as collectible products rather than gambling, arguing cosmetic-only items provide no competitive advantage while claiming to have blocked over one million accounts linked to gambling activity.
Games
fromThe Verge
1 month ago

Valve says it will fight New York's loot box lawsuit

Valve disputes New York AG's loot box gambling allegations, comparing mystery boxes to collectible cards and arguing items are optional cosmetics.
fromKotaku
1 month ago
US politics

Valve Accused Of Promoting Illegal Gambling With Loot Boxes In New Lawsuit

fromEngadget
1 month ago
Video games

PEGI ratings for game releases in Europe will be age-restricted if they contain loot boxes

Games
fromReadWrite
1 month ago

Valve disputes claims loot boxes violate gambling laws

Valve defends loot boxes as collectible products rather than gambling, arguing cosmetic-only items provide no competitive advantage while claiming to have blocked over one million accounts linked to gambling activity.
Games
fromThe Verge
1 month ago

Valve says it will fight New York's loot box lawsuit

Valve disputes New York AG's loot box gambling allegations, comparing mystery boxes to collectible cards and arguing items are optional cosmetics.
fromKotaku
1 month ago
US politics

Valve Accused Of Promoting Illegal Gambling With Loot Boxes In New Lawsuit

fromEngadget
1 month ago
Video games

PEGI ratings for game releases in Europe will be age-restricted if they contain loot boxes

Video games
fromKotaku
1 week ago

Peak Devs Call Out Entitled Gamers Who Want Endless Free Updates

Endless support for games is not guaranteed; updates are considered a bonus, not a right.
Video games
fromEngadget
1 week ago

MindsEye will litigate its own launch 'sabotage' controversy in DLC form

Build a Rocket Boy plans to reveal evidence of corporate sabotage in a new mission for MindsEye.
fromKotaku
1 month ago

FBI Announces Steam Investigation Into Indie Game Malware

The FBI's Seattle Division is seeking to identify potential victims installing Steam games embedded with malware. The FBI believes the threat actor primarily targeted users between the timeframe of May 2024 and January 2026.
Information security
Video games
fromKotaku
2 weeks ago

Marathon Cracks Down On Cool Exploits To Make Things Fair

Bungie has removed the slide-canceling exploit in Marathon to maintain balanced gameplay and has updated the Outpost loot area.
Online Community Development
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

This shouldn't be normal': developers speak out about bigotry on Steam, the world's biggest PC gaming storefront

Steam's lax moderation permits pervasive abuse and bigotry, especially targeting transgender creators, undermining developer safety and exposing games to review-based harassment and coordinated campaigns.
fromKotaku
2 weeks ago

AI Rip-Off Of Indie Game Released Before Original As 'Revenge'

The ease with which the plagiarized game was generated has developers concerned about the future implications of sharing their projects online.
Video games
fromGadgets 360
2 months ago

Valve Changes Steam's AI Disclosure Rules for Game Developers

"We are aware that many modern game development environments have AI powered tools built into them. Efficiency gains through the use of these tools is not the focus of this section," reads the generative AI disclosure form for developers, as seen in a screenshot posted by Carless on LinkedIn. "Instead, it is concerned with the use of AI in creating content that ships with your game, and is consumed by players. This includes content such as artwork, sound, narrative, localization, etc.," the form reads.
Artificial intelligence
Artificial intelligence
fromGameSpot
2 months ago

Valve Updates AI Disclosure Guidelines To Allow For AI-Powered Tools

Valve's revised disclosure policy removes the requirement to report AI-assisted development and focuses disclosure on AI-generated assets players interact with.
fromKotaku
4 weeks ago

Arc Raiders Studio Drops Dev After Investigation Into Misconduct

Our leadership team was recently made aware of allegations against an Embark employee. We take these matters seriously, and as a part of our process for addressing any types of allegations, we immediately hired a law firm to conduct an external investigation. The investigation did not substantiate the allegations, but we found the situation unsustainable and mutually agreed to part ways with Rob.
Video games
Video games
fromWIRED
1 month ago

Gamers' Worst Nightmares About AI Are Coming True

Xbox faces internal challenges amid industry-wide pressures from AI adoption, memory shortages, and rising hardware costs, though the console is not shutting down.
Video games
fromWGB
1 month ago

A New Quake Trademark Has Been Filed, Should We Be Excited?

ZeniMax filed a new Quake trademark in March 2024, likely routine maintenance at the 9-year renewal mark, but combined with Machine Games' teases and the franchise's 30th anniversary, suggests a potential Quake comeback.
fromKotaku
1 month ago

One Switch Emulation Dev Is Fighting Nintendo's New Crackdown

Nintendo's fired off a new volley of legal notices against the Switch emulation scene. Close to a dozen GitHub pages were hit with DMCA takedown requests over the weekend. However, while several of the Nintendo Switch GitHub pages have given in to Nintendo's demands, the development team behind the Eden emulator has boldly refused. Instead, they proceed with publishing a new v0.2.0 build of the Eden Switch emulator on GitHub just days later.
Intellectual property law
fromGlobal IP & Technology Law Blog
2 months ago

Protecting Your Trade Secrets in 2026 to Outlast Your Diet, Your Gym Membership, and Even Your Willpower!

January: the season of fresh starts-when we swear we'll finally hit the gym, drink more water, and unearth last year's journal from beneath a mountain of good intentions. Maybe, just maybe, we'll put down our phones long enough to soak up some actual daylight. In the business world, January offers the perfect opportunity for a different kind of resolution: the one that keeps your competitors from getting their hands on your secret sauce or eggnog recipe (or any other trade secret) all year long.
Intellectual property law
#call-of-duty-leaks
Video games
fromGameSpot
2 months ago

GOG Boss Says We May Get "Fewer Games" If Regulators Force Devs To Maintain Them Forever

Requiring indefinite preservation for live-service games could reduce the number and diversity of games developed due to increased long-term costs and regulatory risk.
Video games
fromGameSpot
2 months ago

Activision Faces Investigation Over "Misleading And Aggressive Practices" In Two Games

Italian regulator investigates Diablo Immortal and Call of Duty Mobile for potentially deceptive UI, aggressive monetization, weak parental defaults, and problematic data-consent practices.
fromWGB
2 months ago

MindsEye Developer Says They Have Evidence Of 1-Million Campaign To Sabotage The Game

A few weeks before MindsEye launched last year, Mark Gerhard, co-CEO of Build A Rocket Boy, alleged that the game was the victim of a targeted campaign to trash the game and studio. The company doubled-down after launch, blaming "saboteurs" for the game's poor reception. They alleged that somebody was unhappy with the success of Leslie Benzies, founder of the studio and former producer for Grand Theft Auto at Rockstar, as well as being president of Rockstar North.
Video games
Video games
fromFuturism
2 months ago

Indie Developer Deleting Entire Game From Steam Due to Shame From Having Used AI

An indie developer is deleting his partially AI-made game from Steam after concluding AI-generated assets harm the economy, environment, and game-making integrity.
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