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Video games
fromKotaku
1 day ago

Peak Devs Call Out Entitled Gamers Who Want Endless Free Updates

Endless support for games is not guaranteed; updates are considered a bonus, not a right.
Games
fromKotaku
1 day ago

GameStop Thought Buying Games Online Was A 'Passing Phase'

GameStop underestimated digital distribution, believing physical stores would remain dominant despite the rise of platforms like Steam.
UK news
fromwww.bbc.com
1 day ago

Children sell knives like clothes online, MP says

Children are increasingly buying and selling knives online, prompting government action to combat knife crime and exploitation.
#meta
fromTechdirt
2 days ago
Social media marketing

Meta Caves To The MPAA Over Instagram's Use Of 'PG-13,' Ending A Dispute That Was Silly From The Start

Social media marketing
fromEngadget
4 days ago

Meta will "substantially reduce" describing Instagram teen accounts as PG-13

Meta will reduce its use of PG-13 ratings for Teen Accounts on Instagram following a cease-and-desist letter from the Motion Picture Association.
fromTechdirt
2 days ago
Social media marketing

Meta Caves To The MPAA Over Instagram's Use Of 'PG-13,' Ending A Dispute That Was Silly From The Start

Social media marketing
fromEngadget
4 days ago

Meta will "substantially reduce" describing Instagram teen accounts as PG-13

Meta will reduce its use of PG-13 ratings for Teen Accounts on Instagram following a cease-and-desist letter from the Motion Picture Association.
#hasbro
London startup
fromTNW | Data-Security
3 days ago

Hasbro hacked: Peppa Pig & Transformers owner warns of weeks of disruption

Hasbro experienced unauthorized access to its systems, leading to potential delays in product deliveries and ongoing security measures.
London startup
fromTNW | Data-Security
3 days ago

Hasbro hacked: Peppa Pig & Transformers owner warns of weeks of disruption

Hasbro experienced unauthorized access to its systems, leading to potential delays in product deliveries and ongoing security measures.
fromFast Company
3 days ago

YouTube blasted by hundreds of experts over 'AI slop' videos served up to kids

"This 'AI slop' harms children's development by distorting their sense of reality, overwhelming their learning processes and hijacking their attention, thereby extending time online and displacing offline activities necessary for their healthy development."
Education
#child-safety
fromTheWrap
3 days ago
Media industry

Creatorverse: Meta and Google's Child Safety Cases Will Impact Creators

Meta and Google face significant legal rulings regarding child safety on social media, prompting potential design changes and impacting the creator economy.
fromMedium
7 months ago
UX design

Child Safety vs. Corporate Profits Online

Public social gaming platforms prioritize monetization over child safety, enabling unsafe adult-child interactions and sexualized content without robust age verification.
Media industry
fromTheWrap
3 days ago

Creatorverse: Meta and Google's Child Safety Cases Will Impact Creators

Meta and Google face significant legal rulings regarding child safety on social media, prompting potential design changes and impacting the creator economy.
#social-media
fromMashable
6 days ago
EU data protection

The next social media ban? Austria looks to block kids under 14 from social media

Digital life
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 days ago

Including online games in social media bans is unworkable, unnecessary and would harm young people

Meta and YouTube were found liable for creating addictive products affecting young users, prompting calls for social media restrictions for under-16s.
EU data protection
fromMashable
6 days ago

The next social media ban? Austria looks to block kids under 14 from social media

Austria plans to introduce a bill banning social media for children under 14 to enhance online safety and address mental health issues.
Digital life
fromSilicon Canals
1 week ago

Age bans won't save kids from social media. Design mandates might - Silicon Canals

Children under 16 spend nearly five hours daily on social media, prompting a reevaluation of online regulation and corporate accountability.
Video games
fromKotaku
2 days ago

Capcom Cannot Stop Deliberately Breaking Its Games With DRM

Capcom's re-release of Resident Evil games on Steam includes problematic Enigma DRM, causing performance issues and user dissatisfaction.
EU data protection
fromEngadget
1 week ago

EU says Pornhub and others failed to stop minors accessing adult content

The European Commission demands porn platforms implement effective age verification to protect minors from accessing harmful content.
Video games
fromEngadget
3 days ago

MindsEye will litigate its own launch 'sabotage' controversy in DLC form

Build a Rocket Boy plans to reveal evidence of corporate sabotage in a new mission for MindsEye.
Europe news
fromKotaku
2 weeks ago

Nintendo Could Be Forced To Shed An Anti-Consumer Practice

The EU mandates replaceable batteries in portable electronics by February 2027 to combat planned obsolescence.
Games
fromKotaku
1 week ago

Two Major Game Age Rating Agencies Split Over Dark Patterns

PEGI updates its game assessment guidelines to include online behavior and monetization practices, while ESRB expresses concerns about potential confusion for players.
Germany news
fromReadWrite
2 weeks ago

Germany online gambling mostly on licensed platforms

Germany's online gambling market is 77% legal, with licensed platforms capturing the majority of activity while illegal operators represent less than 23%.
EU data protection
fromwww.dw.com
1 week ago

Online porn sites putting kids' safety at risk, EU says

Social media and porn sites are accused of endangering children's rights by allowing underage access to adult content without proper age verification.
#roblox
Privacy professionals
fromwww.amny.com
2 weeks ago

Op-Ed | Roblox exposes kids to harm as parents push for safeguards | amNewYork

Roblox exposes children to inappropriate content, raising concerns about its safety despite claims of parental controls and oversight.
fromKotaku
5 days ago

Nintendo Has A Big Leak Problem That's Not Going Away

Nintendo has a huge problem with leaks they don't seem to be able to fix. I can promise you that Nintendo is absolutely furious.
Video games
fromKotaku
3 weeks ago

FBI Announces Steam Investigation Into Indie Game Malware

The FBI's Seattle Division is seeking to identify potential victims installing Steam games embedded with malware. The FBI believes the threat actor primarily targeted users between the timeframe of May 2024 and January 2026.
Information security
Law
fromArs Technica
3 weeks ago

Valve compares its loot boxes to Labubus in lawsuit defense

Valve refuses to restrict item transferability and opposes New York's loot box regulations, arguing proposed oversight measures would violate user privacy and harm game innovation.
EU data protection
fromwww.cbc.ca
1 week ago

EU charges porn sites with breaching rules meant to keep children from accessing adult content | CBC News

Adult content platforms face charges for allowing children access to pornographic content, risking significant fines under EU regulations.
Games
fromReadWrite
2 weeks ago

PEGI updates video game age ratings for online safety

PEGI will expand its video game rating system in June 2026 to evaluate online features, in-game purchases, loot boxes, and engagement mechanics that influence player interaction and monetization.
fromReadWrite
2 weeks ago

Malta Gaming Authority investigates system breach

The Malta Gaming Authority has identified a breach within one of its systems and immediately activated its internal response protocols. Upon identification, all necessary containment and mitigation measures were implemented as a precaution, and the Authority has dedicated all relevant technical and operational resources to a thorough investigation.
Privacy professionals
Video games
fromKotaku
1 week ago

Sony Wipes 1,000 Shovelware Entries From The PlayStation Store

Sony removed over 1,000 low-quality games from the PlayStation Store to improve user experience and reduce clutter.
Games
fromThe Verge
3 weeks ago

PEGI's new age ratings will restrict FC 27 to kids over 16

PEGI introduces four new age rating categories targeting loot boxes, in-game purchases, addictive mechanics, and unrestricted communication, with loot boxes triggering PEGI 16 ratings by default.
EU data protection
fromComputerworld
2 weeks ago

The UK may require AI-generated content to be labeled

The UK is considering AI-generated content labeling requirements to help consumers identify AI material while protecting against deepfakes and disinformation, without hindering AI sector growth.
#age-verification
fromTechCrunch
2 months ago
Privacy technologies

Roblox now requires all users globally to complete age checks to access chat | TechCrunch

fromTechCrunch
2 months ago
Privacy technologies

Roblox now requires all users globally to complete age checks to access chat | TechCrunch

#loot-boxes
Games
fromwww.bbc.com
3 weeks ago

Games with loot boxes to get minimum 16 age rating across Europe

PEGI will assign minimum age rating of 16 to games with loot boxes starting June, with potential for rating 18 in some cases.
fromEngadget
3 weeks ago
Video games

PEGI ratings for game releases in Europe will be age-restricted if they contain loot boxes

fromKotaku
1 month ago
US politics

Valve Accused Of Promoting Illegal Gambling With Loot Boxes In New Lawsuit

Games
fromReadWrite
3 weeks ago

Valve disputes claims loot boxes violate gambling laws

Valve defends loot boxes as collectible products rather than gambling, arguing cosmetic-only items provide no competitive advantage while claiming to have blocked over one million accounts linked to gambling activity.
Games
fromKotaku
3 weeks ago

Valve Defends Loot Boxes, Compares Them To Pokemon Packs

Valve defends its loot box system by comparing it to physical collectibles like baseball cards and Pokémon, arguing cosmetic items create no gameplay disadvantage and most players don't purchase boxes.
Games
fromwww.bbc.com
3 weeks ago

Games with loot boxes to get minimum 16 age rating across Europe

PEGI will assign minimum age rating of 16 to games with loot boxes starting June, with potential for rating 18 in some cases.
fromEngadget
3 weeks ago
Video games

PEGI ratings for game releases in Europe will be age-restricted if they contain loot boxes

fromKotaku
1 month ago
US politics

Valve Accused Of Promoting Illegal Gambling With Loot Boxes In New Lawsuit

Games
fromReadWrite
3 weeks ago

Valve disputes claims loot boxes violate gambling laws

Valve defends loot boxes as collectible products rather than gambling, arguing cosmetic-only items provide no competitive advantage while claiming to have blocked over one million accounts linked to gambling activity.
Games
fromKotaku
3 weeks ago

Valve Defends Loot Boxes, Compares Them To Pokemon Packs

Valve defends its loot box system by comparing it to physical collectibles like baseball cards and Pokémon, arguing cosmetic items create no gameplay disadvantage and most players don't purchase boxes.
Video games
fromKotaku
2 weeks ago

Steam Accidentally Leaked Death Stranding 2 Days Early On PC

Death Stranding 2 faces piracy on PC due to unencrypted game files accidentally made available on Steam before launch, while Ubisoft announces Monopoly: Star Wars Heroes vs. Villains releasing June 11.
#ai-generated-content-moderation
Social media marketing
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

X to ban users from earning revenue if they post unlabelled AI-generated war videos

X will suspend users from earning revenue for 90 days if they post unlabelled AI-generated war videos, with permanent bans for repeat violations.
Social media marketing
fromTechCrunch
1 month ago

X says it will suspend creators from revenue-sharing program for unlabeled AI posts of 'armed conflict' | TechCrunch

X will suspend creators from its revenue-sharing program for 90 days if they post undisclosed AI-generated videos of armed conflict, with permanent removal for repeat violations.
Social media marketing
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

X to ban users from earning revenue if they post unlabelled AI-generated war videos

X will suspend users from earning revenue for 90 days if they post unlabelled AI-generated war videos, with permanent bans for repeat violations.
Social media marketing
fromTechCrunch
1 month ago

X says it will suspend creators from revenue-sharing program for unlabeled AI posts of 'armed conflict' | TechCrunch

X will suspend creators from its revenue-sharing program for 90 days if they post undisclosed AI-generated videos of armed conflict, with permanent removal for repeat violations.
fromGadgets 360
3 weeks ago

PS Plus Game Catalogue Lineup for March Leaked

Recent rumours about PS Plus Game Catalogue titles for this month have pointed to Capcom's action-RPG Dragon's Dogma 2 being added to the service. But noted leaker billbil-kun has put an end to that rumour. In a Dealabs report published Tuesday, the tipster revealed six games that, as per their information, will join Game Catalogue in March.
Video games
Public health
fromGlobal IP & Technology Law Blog
1 month ago

Raising the Stakes: New gambling advertising rules in Ireland

Ireland's Gambling Regulation Act 2024 creates a Gambling Regulatory Authority, introduces B2C, B2B and charitable licences, and strengthens advertising and sponsorship controls.
Social media marketing
fromEngadget
1 month ago

X to require AI labels on armed conflict videos from paid creators, citing 'times of war'

X will suspend revenue-sharing creators for 90 days if they post undisclosed AI-generated videos of armed conflicts, with permanent removal for repeat offenders.
fromBusiness Insider
1 month ago

The EU is investigating Shein for 'addictive,' gamified service

The Commission said it would investigate Shein for "addictive design, the lack of transparency of recommender systems, as well as the sale of illegal products, including child sexual abuse material." Shein's platform is addictive because it uses points and rewards for engagement, the Commission said in the press release, which could jeopardize consumer well-being. Shein, a Chinese fast fashion brand, is headquartered in Singapore.
Careers
Video games
fromwww.bbc.com
1 month ago

Video game Highguard axed weeks after release

Highguard, a multiplayer shooter by veteran game developers, permanently shuts down in March 2024 after failing to retain players despite its January launch.
fromGadgets 360
2 months ago

Valve Changes Steam's AI Disclosure Rules for Game Developers

"We are aware that many modern game development environments have AI powered tools built into them. Efficiency gains through the use of these tools is not the focus of this section," reads the generative AI disclosure form for developers, as seen in a screenshot posted by Carless on LinkedIn. "Instead, it is concerned with the use of AI in creating content that ships with your game, and is consumed by players. This includes content such as artwork, sound, narrative, localization, etc.," the form reads.
Artificial intelligence
Online Community Development
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

This shouldn't be normal': developers speak out about bigotry on Steam, the world's biggest PC gaming storefront

Steam's lax moderation permits pervasive abuse and bigotry, especially targeting transgender creators, undermining developer safety and exposing games to review-based harassment and coordinated campaigns.
Video games
fromThe Verge
1 month ago

Highguard is shutting down this month

Highguard, a free-to-play squad shooter, is shutting down permanently on March 12th, less than two months after launch despite reaching 2 million players, exemplifying the growing trend of failed live-service games.
World news
fromRest of World
2 months ago

Countries are outlawing online gambling ads. Meta is selling them anyway

Illegal online gambling ads continue to run on Meta platforms in India and multiple countries despite legal bans and platform restrictions.
Gadgets
fromKotaku
2 months ago

I Don't Think We're Ready For The Steam Machine Sticker Shock

Steam Machine pre-orders expected early 2026 while PC component price spikes and a Czech retailer's $950 placeholder listing raise concerns about potential high pricing.
fromReadWrite
2 months ago

Google ads tightens Gambling & Games certification rules

"As of 23 March 2026, the Google Ads Gambling and games policy will introduce additional certification eligibility requirements," the email states. "Applicants for gambling certifications must now demonstrate good policy health to advertise in any gambling and games category." Specifically, advertising certification will not be granted if the site is hosted on a free platform, if it uses a subdomain of a third-party platform, if the advertiser doesn't own and operate the second-level domain, and/or if the site has no real association with gambling.
Marketing tech
Video games
fromKotaku
1 month ago

Highguard Shutting Down Less Than 50 Days After Launch

Highguard, a free competitive shooter launched in January, permanently shuts down on March 12 due to inability to build a sustainable player base.
Miscellaneous
fromEngadget
2 months ago

Italian regulators are investigating Activision Blizzard's monetization practices

Italian regulator is investigating Activision Blizzard's Diablo Immortal and Call of Duty: Mobile for misleading, aggressive monetization practices, deceptive UI, and permissive parental controls.
Artificial intelligence
fromGameSpot
2 months ago

Valve Updates AI Disclosure Guidelines To Allow For AI-Powered Tools

Valve's revised disclosure policy removes the requirement to report AI-assisted development and focuses disclosure on AI-generated assets players interact with.
UK news
fromBusiness Matters
2 months ago

Why the UK's iGaming Sector Must Rethink User Protection as Digital Growth Accelerates

Rapid UK iGaming growth and mobile convenience demand that digital expansion is matched by clear content and stronger player protection to ensure informed choices.
#steam
fromEngadget
1 month ago
Video games

Steam now lets developers display the exact date of when their game leaves Early Access

fromEngadget
1 month ago
Video games

Steam now lets developers display the exact date of when their game leaves Early Access

#illegal-gambling
Miscellaneous
fromTechCrunch
2 months ago

Italy investigates Activision Blizzard for pushing in-game purchases | TechCrunch

Italy's competition authority is investigating Activision Blizzard for allegedly using manipulative design and monetization in Diablo Immortal and Call of Duty Mobile.
UK news
fromwww.bbc.com
2 months ago

Pornhub is now restricting access for UK users - will other sites follow suit?

Pornhub will block UK access for users who haven't completed age verification from 2 February, citing Online Safety Act enforcement and alleged VPN circumvention.
fromReadWrite
1 month ago

Malta Gaming Authority warns of unlicensed gambling sites

The MGA would like to remind consumers not to utilise services provided by an entity unless they have ascertained that the entity in question is authorised to provide such services by the MGA. The gaming regulatory framework obliges authorised persons to comply with strict legal requirements in the interest of consumers. The activities of unlicensed entities are unregulated and do not provide the necessary safeguards delineated by virtue of the framework, making transactions with such entities risky for consumers.
Miscellaneous
fromwww.bbc.com
1 month ago

Is 70 becoming harder to justify? The rise of cheaper blockbuster games

In the UK, 70 may not gurantee quality, but it tends to mean you are getting a blockbuster or "AAA" - a big-budget game made by a large team, built around cutting-edge graphics, sprawling worlds and dozens of hours of gameplay. In 2025 Nintendo set a new benchmark for game prices when it listed major Switch titles such as Mario Kart World at 74.99 (launching in the US at $79.99).
Video games
Video games
fromGameSpot
1 month ago

Skate Players Unload On EA Over Broken Promise About Not Paywalling Maps

EA will restrict Isle of Grom access in Skate Season 3, locking the tutorial island behind a premium pass and paid temporary passes for non-buyers.
Video games
fromGameSpot
2 months ago

GOG Boss Says We May Get "Fewer Games" If Regulators Force Devs To Maintain Them Forever

Requiring indefinite preservation for live-service games could reduce the number and diversity of games developed due to increased long-term costs and regulatory risk.
Video games
fromFuturism
2 months ago

Indie Developer Deleting Entire Game From Steam Due to Shame From Having Used AI

An indie developer is deleting his partially AI-made game from Steam after concluding AI-generated assets harm the economy, environment, and game-making integrity.
Video games
fromkotaku.com
2 months ago

GOG's New (Old) Boss Reaffirms Anti-DRM Commitment, Even If It Costs Sales

GOG remains committed to selling DRM-free games under owner Micha Kicinski, prioritizing anti-DRM principles even at the cost of AAA revenue.
Video games
fromKotaku
2 months ago

Nintendo Forces Dispatch To Censor Explicit Content On Switch 2

Nintendo Switch release of Dispatch censors sexual content by default, removing some explicit scenes and imagery while keeping profanity and the core narrative intact.
fromGameSpot
2 months ago

Dev Plans To Voluntarily Delete AI-Generated Game

I made this game during the summer in couple months and thought to use AI because in university there is so much brainwashing on students and all the tools are given for free,
Video games
fromGameSpot
2 months ago

Sony Cracks Down On Over 1,000 Digital PlayStation Games From The Same Publisher

Bad news for fans of The Jumping Burger: the PlayStation Store has excised the game, along with over 1,000 similar titles published by the same developer, in what appears to be an effort to clear the storefront of shovelware. German publisher ThiGames had its entire catalog of at least 1,196 games silently delisted. The company, as pointed out by streamer and "trophy hunter" RobThanatos on X, published the fourth-highest number of titles on the PlayStation Store. ThiGames has yet to publicly acknowledge the removals.
Video games
Video games
fromWGB
2 months ago

Rayman 30th Anniversary Edition Rated In Australia

A Rayman 30th Anniversary Edition has been rated in Australia, with Atari listed as developer/publisher and U&I involved, suggesting a Switch and PS5 physical release.
Video games
fromGameSpot
2 months ago

$8 Is Basically $5 When It Comes To Buying Games, Peak Dev Says

Setting a $7.99 price point leverages psychological pricing so players perceive it as roughly $5, increasing perceived value without hitting a higher price tier.
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