Mario Kart Tour Re-Rated 18+ in Brazil Following Strict New Loot Box Law
Nintendo's Mario Kart Tour has received an 18+ rating in Brazil after new digital legislation banned paid loot boxes and randomized microtransactions for minors.
Lawsuits & Copyright
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Australian Regulator Warns Online Games Are Being Used to Exploit and Radicalize Children
Australia's eSafety Commissioner warns that online games are increasingly exploited for child sexual abuse and extremist propaganda, pushing for tighter platform safety measures.
Editor of Spica and the Voice of Books Translates First Chapter to Spanish to Gauge Latin Fan Support
The editor of Spica and the Voice of Books officially released a Spanish translation of Chapter 1 to test international interest among Latin American manga readers.
The Pokémon Company Warns White House Over Use of Pokémon Pokopia Font for Trump Campaign Slogan
The Pokémon Company has issued a warning to the White House after its Pokémon Pokopia font was used to display Donald Trump's campaign slogan.
Troll Impersonates Warhammer 40K Owner to Issue Fake DMCA Takedown on Void War
Indie game Void War was removed from Steam after a troll impersonated Warhammer 40K creator Games Workshop to file a fraudulent DMCA claim.
USPTO Moves to Invalidate Nintendo's Summon Battle Mechanic Patent for Being Too Broad
The US Patent and Trademark Office has issued a preliminary rejection against Nintendo's summon-assisted battle mechanic patent due to its overly broad scope.
Uma Musume Fans Slam PETA Over Graphic Attack on the Game
Uma Musume fans have expressed outrage after PETA used graphic artwork of Silence Suzuka to criticize the game and the horse racing industry.
Donald Trump Considers Forcing Tencent to Divest Stakes in US Gaming Companies
The Trump administration is reportedly considering forcing Chinese giant Tencent to divest or reduce its ownership in US game developers over national security concerns.
GTA V Michael Actor Ned Luke Shares Conviction and Prison Sentence of Serial Swatter
GTA V actor Ned Luke revealed that a swatter who targeted him has been sentenced to four years in prison following eight separate swatting incidents.
Cosplayer Aka Purin Slams Bootleg Figure Maker for Unauthorized NSFW Cast-Off Figure Based on Her Reze Cosplay
Cosplayer Aka Purin voiced outrage after bootleg studio L.E.S Studio used her Reze cosplay photos to create an unauthorized NSFW cast-off figure without permission.
Ubisoft Sued Again Over The Crew Server Shutdown by French Consumer Group Supported by Stop Killing Games
French consumer association UFC-Que Choisir has filed a lawsuit against Ubisoft for shutting down The Crew, backed by the Stop Killing Games campaign.
Love Love Mystery Club Developer Pleads with Players Not to Exploit Steam Offline Loophole
The creator of Love Love Mystery Club asks players not to buy cheap access through Steam Offline exploits, citing major damage to indie developers.