In a decision that reshapes the European regulatory landscape for video game monetization, Austria's highest court ruled that FIFA Ultimate...
I. Introduction: Digital Labour in the Modern Gaming Economy The digital entertainment sector has transformed from a product-based industry into...
When content creator Abril Abdamari Garza Alonso, better known as Mexican Twitch streamer AriGameplays, released her new song titled “Gameboy,”...
Introduction Over the past decade, the monetisation of cheating in online video games has evolved into a transnational industry. Cheat...
Cheating and doping are not new topics to the landscape of esport. However, the methods and means to carry out...
Introduction ES highlights the third-party add-ons and automation tools designed to ease gameplay progression and optimize player efficiency.[1] The case...
Introduction The dispute over Blizzard Entertainment’s StarCraft broadcasting rights marked a pivotal turning point in who controls the broadcast of professional esports matches. Esports competitions take...
The German Bundestag (the Parliament) has officially voted in favour of awarding esports non-profit status, a long-awaited move with the first proposals dating back to 2018....
Loot boxes seem to be an inseparable part of the gaming industry, generating over USD 15 Billion a year revenue for gaming companies.1 Gaming companies have...
Introduction In June 2025, the United States Federal Trade Commission (FTC) announced a major refund settlement for Fortnite players. More than $126 million will be returned...
As AI rapidly becomes a fundamental tool in the game development pipeline, the very innovation meant to streamline and benefit the industry is proving a profound...
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....
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