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Legal January 18, 2023

European Parliament votes to introduce measures against loot boxes and gaming addiction

The European Parliament has decided to take action against loot boxes and other issues in the games industry to better protect consumers. The members also proposed several measures to stimulate market growth.

Industry News January 18, 2023

Josh Sawyer says biggest issue with leaks is not being able to defend yourself “against assertions made up ex nihilo”

Obsidian Entertainment design director Josh Sawyer has shared his thoughts on video game leaks. Here is one of the biggest issues with them from a developer’s perspective.

Industry News January 18, 2023

Microsoft to lay off 10,000 employees ahead of posting slowest sales growth in years

Microsoft is reportedly preparing to conduct a new round of layoffs. This time, the scale is really big, as thousands of people could lose their jobs in the coming days.

Industry News January 18, 2023

NetEase calls Blizzard’s proposal ‘outrageous and inappropriate’ amid escalating game publishing dispute

NetEase has responded to Blizzard’s latest comments, explaining why it refused to extend their partnership to publish games in China for another six months. The tech giant criticized the World of Warcraft developer for its unprofessional behavior and overconfidence.