Introduction In the evolution of video games, few phenomena illustrate the tension between community creativity and corporate control as vividly as the story of Defense...
Introduction In January 2025, the U.S. Federal Trade Commission (FTC) announced that it had reached a USD 20 million settlement with Cognosphere (HoYoverse), the developer and...
Intellectual Property (IP) Supremacy i.e. the rigid assertion and enforcement of Copyright Claims, has become a game executioner, demonstrating how easily a publisher’s legal notice can...
Introduction The global video-game sector has entered a period of unprecedented scrutiny in relation to intellectual property (IP), reflecting the commercial value of gaming franchises. As...
Introduction When Valve rolled out a Counter-Strike 2 update in late October 2025, most players expected nothing more than routine bug fixes and minor gameplay adjustments....
Is Saudi Arabia trying to become a monopoly in the Esports industry? Saudi Arabia has been heavily involved in the Esports industry in the last few...
Introduction Esports have evolved into a global phenomenon. Competitive gaming tournaments now fill arenas, draw millions of online viewers, and attract major investment from sponsors and...
Introduction Generative AI has evolved from a technical experiment to a creative disruptor, now capable of producing artwork, music, and writing that rivals human expression. In...
EA is set to exit NASDAQ. At the end of September 2025, Electronic Arts (“EA”) announced that they have reached an agreement with an investment consortium...
Introduction The esports industry has matured dramatically over the past decade, with player contracts evolving from simple sponsorship agreements to complex employment documents that can span...