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Activision Blizzard receives new NLRB complaint

Communications Workers of America files suit that alleges employees received threats for discussing its lawsuit on discord

By Jeffrey Rousseau

Rovio sees 26% increase in group revenues to €85m

Mobile firm sees another record rise in earnings driven by Angry Birds franchise

By Danielle Partis

Court dismisses Bungie copyright infringement claim against AimJunkies

U.S. District Court Judge says that case failed to prove the cheat seller infringed upon publisher's copyrights and trademarks

By Jeffrey Rousseau

Epic Games faces labour complaint over allegedly refusing to hire union supporter

Complainant believes she was shunned for labour advocacy work, Epic claims this activity did not factor into decision

By James Batchelor

Could you be a mentor?

Limit Break's training consultant and researcher Cinzia Musio shares advice on what makes a good mentor, and how to make the most of your mentorship experience

By Cinzia Musio

Yuji Naka took Square Enix to court over unfinished Balan Wonderworld

Veteran developer says he was removed as director of the project six months before the game launched

By James Batchelor

The trials of remote working

At the Games Education Summit 2022, panellists from Media Molecule, Bulkhead and Falmouth University discuss pros and cons of flexible work options

By Danielle Partis

Revenues up 6% to $3.74bn in Xbox's best non-holiday quarter to date

Content and services, including Xbox Game Pass, grew 4% to £3.02 billion, but fell short of expectations

By James Batchelor

Women and over 50s show biggest UK games spending increase since 2019

Barclays transaction data study also shows average games purchase is £15.11

By James Batchelor

Dutch Gambling Authority vs Electronic Arts, and the future of loot boxes

René Otto breaks down the Dutch State Council's decision that FIFA card packs should not be regulated under gambling laws

By René Otto

Sony gender discrimination lawsuit dismissed, but plaintiff may file amended complaint

Former PlayStation employee given second chance after initial complaint was dismissed due to lack of detailed allegations

By James Batchelor

Nintendo of America receives labor complaints for alleged NLRA violations

Update: Nintendo says it isn't aware of any unionization attempts and intends to cooperate with the investigation

By Jeffrey Rousseau

Kotick's ex-girlfriend obtained a restraining order against him

Activision Blizzard CEO subsequent girlfriend, Facebook COO Sheryl Sandberg, twice leaned on a tabloid to shelve stories on the issue

By Brendan Sinclair

Games industry rallies behind Ukraine in face of Russian invasion

Update: Wargaming ceases business operations in Russia and Belarus, Riot donates $5.4 million in total

By GamesIndustry Staff

Judge dismisses investor lawsuit against Activision Blizzard

Justice said that the case lacked enough facts to prove that the company was aware of harassment within its workplace

By Jeffrey Rousseau

Marty O'Donnell and Mike Salvatori settle legal dispute over Halo music

Pair filed a lawsuit against Microsoft in 2020 over unpaid royalties from using their work in the franchise

By Danielle Partis

How can the industry and education bring through the next generation of games talent?

Speakers from this week's Games Education Summit discuss solving the skills shortage

By Lisa Carter

Mobile studio Spoilz Games raises $693,000

The funds will go towards expanding the Riyadh-based studio's portfolio

By Marie Dealessandri

Coherence raises $8 million for its multiplayer tech

The funding round was led by Griffin Gaming Partners

By Marie Dealessandri

Tencent cutting off Chinese gamers' access to foreign games

May 31 update to internet acceleration app will only support games operating in China

By James Batchelor

California lawyer alleges Governor Newsom interfered with Activision Blizzard suit - Report

DFEH assistant chief council Melanie Proctor resigns, says governor's office pressured agency for the benefit of publisher

By Brendan Sinclair

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