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Giantess Playground Faces Legal Action Over Steam Release
Giantess Playground is currently unavailable on Steam following legal action. The developer has not provided a new release date or specific details on the suit.
Stop Killing Games Joins Lawsuit Challenging Sony's Digital-Only Sales
The Stop Killing Games campaign has officially joined a legal challenge against Sony, targeting the removal of digital access to purchased titles.
Legal Experts Flag AI Risks for Developers Following Palworld Concerns
Legal counsel advises studios to adopt anti-AI contracts to avoid copyright risks and negative player sentiment, citing industry concerns around Palworld.
Stop Killing Games Backs Dutch Legal Challenge Against PlayStation
Consumer rights groups Stop Killing Games and DoesItPlay? have joined a Dutch lawsuit challenging Sony's digital pricing and exclusive platform control.
Asmongold Calls for Twitch Legal Liability Over Distracted Driving Streams
Streamer Asmongold is urging legal action against Twitch, arguing the platform bears liability for creator safety issues during distracted driving broadcasts.
Megumi Ogata Speaks Out Against AI Voice Cloning of Actors
Neon Genesis Evangelion voice actor Megumi Ogata has criticized the unauthorized use of AI to clone actor voices, calling for stronger legal protections.
Ghost of Yotei Animator Cleared to Release Steam Hit Dinoblade
Sucker Punch animator Jean Nguyen secured legal approval to build and 100% own the IP for his PC dinosaur action RPG, Dinoblade, while staying at the studio.
DragonSword: Awakening Out on PC After Legal Hurdles and Delay
DragonSword: Awakening is out on Steam for $30 after surviving legal trouble and a last-minute delay. Here is how the non-gacha open-world RPG is performing.
Palworld Patent Battle Escalates as JPO Rejects Nintendo Bid
Japan Patent Office rejects a Nintendo ball-throwing patent application, keeping the disputed claim under review amid the ongoing Palworld legal battle.
League of Legends: Faker Appointed Honorary Korean Police Officer
League of Legends star Lee 'Faker' Sang-hyeok appointed as an honorary Korean police officer to lead campaigns against illegal online gambling.
Bethesda Montreal Staff Reportedly Offered Minimum Severance After Layoffs
Laid-off Bethesda Montreal employees were reportedly told they would receive the minimum legal severance on the day Fallout 5 and other projects were announced.
Bethesda Union Alleges Minimum Severance for Laid-Off Montreal Staff
Bethesda’s union, OneBGS, reports that Microsoft provided only the legal minimum severance to laid-off Montreal staff following July 2026 restructuring.
Nintendo Argues No Legal Duty to Pass Tariff Refunds to Consumers
Nintendo has asked a court to dismiss a class action lawsuit demanding it pass on US tariff refunds to customers, arguing buyers received what they bargained for.
Nintendo Seeks Dismissal of Class Action Suit Over Tariff Refunds
Nintendo has asked a judge to dismiss a class action lawsuit regarding tariff refunds, arguing the company has no legal duty to pass savings on to consumers.
Indie Developers Express Strong Resistance to Generative AI in Game Dev
A survey of over 30 indie game developers reveals that most are avoiding generative AI, citing concerns over creative integrity, legal risks, and job security.
Xbox Fan Wins Legal Battle Against Microsoft Over Hacked Account
An Xbox user in Brazil successfully sued Microsoft to recover a hacked account and digital game library, receiving a court-ordered settlement of R$ 2,000.
Sony Faces Growing Legal Pressure Over 2028 Physical Disc Exit
Sony is facing multiple antitrust lawsuits following its decision to cease physical disc manufacturing for PlayStation consoles by 2028.
Palworld Exits Early Access Today: Everything You Need to Know
Palworld reaches version 1.0 today after years of early access and legal battles. Find out exactly when it launches in your region and what to expect.
PlayStation Stays Silent Amidst Growing Backlash Over Disc Removal
Sony continues to ignore user outrage regarding the end of physical disc production, even as legal action and community protests mount.
Epic Games Settles Lawsuit With Fortnite Leaker Hayden Cohen
Epic Games has reached a settlement with former contractor Hayden Cohen, known as 'AdiraFNInfo', effectively ending the legal battle over Fortnite leaks.
The 3DO Revival Faces Legal Hurdles and Ownership Disputes
A new claim to the 3DO trademark by Empire Interactive is being contested by Throwback Entertainment, leaving the future of the retro console brand in doubt.
ESA Lobbyist Claims Minecraft and Call of Duty Private Servers are Illegal
An ESA representative recently argued in a California Senate hearing that private community servers for Minecraft and Call of Duty amount to piracy.
ESA Lobbyist Labels Minecraft Private Servers 'Illegal' and 'Piracy'
During a California legislative debate, an ESA lobbyist claimed private Minecraft servers are illegal and equated them to a 'black market' for gaming.