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News of the Week; February 20, 2019

GAMES Oxford study finds no link between violent video games and teen aggression No link between violent video games and increased aggression in teens, study finds: Oxford University describes study as “one of the most definitive to date” Violent video game engagement is not associated with adolescents’ aggressive behaviour: evidence from a registered report (Andrew […]

News of the Week; February 13, 2019

GAMES Judge orders $150,000 in damages in GTA Online cheating case Federal court orders Grand Theft Auto V cheat creator to pay $150,000  Gaming disorder diagnosis puts industry at risk – ESA: Acting president Stanley Pierre-Louis discusses World Health Organization’s gaming addiction concern, loot boxes, unions, and more Konami ends sale of in-game currency for PES 2019 in Belgium Konami halts […]

News of the Week; February 6, 2019

GAMES Senator Pushes FTC Head for Loot Box Investigation Timeline Lootboxes and Skin Gambling in Swiss Gambling Law Second YouTuber complains of DMCA abuse from Escape From Tarkov developer: Battlestate Games accused of misusing copyright takedown notices to silence “negative hype” Ubisoft apologizes for The Division 2 email promising ‘a real government shutdown’ Twitch Streamer […]

News of the Week; January 30, 2019

GAMES EA backs down over loot boxes in Belgium: “While we are taking this action, we do not agree with Belgian authorities’ interpretation of the law,” says publisher EA amends FIFA loot boxes in Belgium after regulators increase pressure EA gives in to Belgian regulators, stops selling FIFA loot boxes Anthem gameplay premiere: Pretty jetpack combat, too much Bio-wear and […]