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The Year Microsoft Underwent a Significant Transformation | Opinion
As 2024 began, the gaming industry was bracing for a potentially underwhelming year, with a sparse release calendar compared to the previous year. However, this fear did not entirely materialize, and the year turned out to be quite eventful. The release schedule was unevenly spread across different parts of the industry, with some companies experiencing a rough year, while others found success. N…
Dec. 20, 2024, 1:19 p.m.
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Legal Landscape Ahead: Key Trends for 2025
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Dec. 19, 2024, 2:43 p.m.
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A Regulatory Deluge: Emerging Legal Trends for 2025
As the year draws to a close, it's time to assess our predictions for 2024 and look ahead to the emerging trends that will shape the gaming industry in 2025. From AI-generated content to consumer protection, and from data privacy to esports regulation, the landscape is becoming increasingly complex. In this article, we'll delve into the key developments that will impact games companies in the yea…
Dec. 19, 2024, 2:43 p.m.
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A Surge in Regulations: Key Legal Trends to Watch in the Gaming Industry in 2025
At the beginning of 2024, we outlined our predictions for the year's legal trends in the gaming industry. Now, as we look back, it's time to assess where our forecasts were correct and where they missed the mark, and to make new predictions for 2025. We've dropped certain topics from our discussion this year, such as the Metaverse and NFTs, due to the lack of significant developments in these are…
Dec. 19, 2024, 2:43 p.m.
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Legal Trends to Watch in 2025: A Regulatory Update
At the beginning of the year, we made some predictions about the legal trends for 2024. Now it is time to review our predictions and make new ones for 2025. We dropped some topics this year, such as Metaverse and NFTs, as we did not predict any major developments, and they did not materialize. However, we still have a lot to cover, so let us proceed. One of the topics we predicted was the rise …
Dec. 19, 2024, 2:43 p.m.
Opinion
A Glimmer of Hope in a Year of Live Service Disappointments
The concept of a turning point can be elusive, often only becoming apparent in hindsight. The video game industry, with its lengthy development cycles, can be particularly resistant to change, making it challenging to identify pivotal moments. However, the sheer power of inertia can sometimes obscure the significance of events as they unfold. This year has seen a string of high-profile live servi…
Dec. 13, 2024, 1:49 p.m.
Opinion
A Beacon of Hope: Marvel Rivals Shines in a Challenging Year for Live-Service Games
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Dec. 13, 2024, 1:49 p.m.
Opinion
A Glimmer of Hope in a Bleak Year for Live Service Games
Identifying turning points can be challenging, as they often seem obvious in hindsight but are difficult to recognize when they occur. The video game industry, with its lengthy product development cycles, is particularly prone to inertia, making it hard to alter course. This year has seen significant changes in the live service landscape, with many expensive, high-profile games failing and others…
Dec. 13, 2024, 1:49 p.m.
Opinion
A Glimmer of Hope in a Bleak Year for Live Service Games
Identifying turning points can be a daunting task, as they often become apparent only in retrospect. The video game industry, with its prolonged development cycles, is particularly susceptible to inertia, making it challenging to alter course. This year, however, has witnessed a significant shift in the live service landscape, with numerous high-profile titles failing to gain traction. The reaso…
Dec. 13, 2024, 1:49 p.m.
Opinion
Debunking the BEUC Complaint Against In-Game Purchases
The period between 2012 and 2015 saw a surge in the popularity of free-to-play mobile games, which in turn sparked intense regulatory interest in Europe. The UK's Advertising Standards Authority frequently ruled against the marketing of 'free games', while the EU's CPC Network published its stance on consumer protection in online games. A notable case involving the direct solicitation of children…
Dec. 3, 2024, 11:53 a.m.