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Legal December 14, 2022

Digital Markets Act explained: Apple to allow third-party app stores on iOS in EU ahead of new laws

Apple’s ecosystem may soon become more open and transparent. The company is now considering, among other changes, allowing third-party app stores on iOS in order to comply with upcoming EU laws.

Legal November 9, 2022

EU concerned that Microsoft could make Activision Blizzard games exclusive to Xbox, opens in-depth investigation

The European Commission has opened a second phase of its investigation into Microsoft’s proposed acquisition of Activision Blizzard. The regulator outlined its concerns about how the deal could reduce competition.

Legal March 28, 2022

New EU legislation to potentially force Apple to allow third-party app stores on iOS

The European Union wants Apple to provide iOS users with more freedom as part of the proposed Digital Markets Act. If approved, it would force the company to allow side-loading and third-party app stores on its platform.

Legal March 11, 2022

EU and UK start antitrust investigation into Meta and Google over their online ad deal

Google and Meta are now under investigation by the EU and UK. According to the European Commission, a deal that the two corporations made in 2018 endangers competition and is used to push smaller companies from the online ad market.

Industry News May 19, 2021

IIDEA: Italian gamedev industry employs 1600 professionals, up from 1100 in 2018

IIDEA, the Italian Interactive Digital Entertainment Association, has released the fifth biennial census on Italy’s video game sector.

Industry News April 30, 2021

Apple preliminarily found in breach of EU competition law

The European Commission has made a preliminary conclusion that Apple has broken EU competition law, following a complaint from Spotify filed in 2019. Apple is now facing a fine of up to $27 billion.