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...
The gaming industry just witnessed a landmark victory for labor rights as SAG-AFTRA successfully concluded an 11-month strike against major video game companies, securing groundbreaking protections...
Activision announced their Call of Duty: Mobile (COD:M) Web Store launch in India on 25 June 2025, representing a significant milestone for international gaming companies looking...
In January 2025, the U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) added Tencent Holdings to its Section 1260H list of “Chinese military companies” (CMCs). The move raised eyebrows...
Match-fixing – deliberately manipulating the outcome of a competition for illicit gain – poses a serious threat to the integrity of esports. In traditional sports, Germany...
The Battle Bus to Court: What Happened? When California player Sebastian Araujo dropped into Fortnite tournaments with some unauthorized “enhancements,” he probably did not expect to...
Counter-Strike is one of the most influential and long-standing video games in the history of competitive gaming. Within the competitive circuits organized by tournament operators...
What Are Arbitration Clauses in Video Game EULAs? An arbitration clause in a video game End User License Agreement (EULA) is a contract term that requires...
Speedrunning – the practice of completing video games as quickly as possible – has evolved from a niche hobby into a popular competitive pursuit. As speedrun...
On 6 June 2025, Federal Court Judge Claudia Wilken, of the Northern District of California, approved a USD 2.8 billion settlement for the landmark House v....
As the UK video games sector grows in economic, cultural, and technological influence, stakeholders across industry, policy, and academia gathered at the Westminster Media Forum to...
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