Introduction On December 18, 2025, Japan’s Mobile Software Competition Act (MSCA) took effect, requiring Apple to permit alternative app stores and payment methods on iOS devices.[1]...
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...
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...
Epic Games secured a major win in court, beating a USD 32.5 million lawsuit over their virtual concerts in the Fortnite universe. On May 19, 2025,...
Epic Games has reached a settlement in the lawsuit filed by renowned pop choreographer Kyle Hanagami. The lawsuit accused the video game giant of unlawfully incorporating...
Consumers are now eligible to stake a claim in a USD 245 million Fortnite reimbursement, as announced by the FTC. Here's a guide on how to...
Fortnite Russian professional players Daniil "Рutrick" Abdrakhmanov and Egor "Swizzy" Luciko face a setback from Epic Games. Despite their victory in the Fortnite Champion Series Major...
Introduction On December 10, 2025, Germany’s Higher Regional Court of Hamburg delivered a ruling that fundamentally undermines how game studios and esports organizations have been attempting...
Introduction On January 26, 2026, the UK Competition Appeal Tribunal ruled that Valve Corporation must face a £656 million collective action lawsuit over alleged anti-competitive practices...
Introduction The Court of Appeal’s decision in R v Lakeman[1] marks a significant development in criminal law as it confronts the realities of digital economies. This...
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