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Marketing March 21

UK accused EA, Miniclip, and Jagex of running misleading ads and failing to discloe information about loot boxes

The UK’s Advertising Standards Agency (ASA) has upheld three complaints for three gaming ads that violated the country’s advertising rules. The regulator ruled that Electronic Arts, Miniclip, and Jagex misled users by failing to disclose information about loot boxes in their products.

Deals February 7

RuneScape maker Jagex to be acquired for over $1 billion, with CVC Capital Partners named as buyer

RuneScape developer Jagex might be sold to Luxembourg-based private equity firm CVC Capital Partners. The studio’s current owner Carlyle Group has been looking for potential buyers for several months now.

Industry News August 20, 2021

RuneScape former dev Ian Taylor sentenced for assaulting underage girl

Ian Taylor, who worked as senior audio developer on RuneScape, has admitted to assaulting a 13-year-old girl. As a result, the 53-year-old former Jagex employee was sentenced to 22 months in prison.