#game-ban

[ follow ]
#youtube
fromDigiday
1 day ago
Media industry

Future of TV Briefing: A TV advertising staple is missing from YouTube show sponsorships

fromKotaku
3 days ago
Intellectual property law

Nvidia's DLSS 5 YouTube Reveal Video Hit By Copyright Strike

YouTube faces criticism for copyright abuse as multiple channels, including Nvidia's, receive false claims from La7 for using their own content.
fromEngadget
2 days ago
Intellectual property law

Three YouTubers accuse Apple of illegal scraping to train its AI models

YouTube creators filed a class action lawsuit against Apple for allegedly scraping copyrighted videos to train AI models.
Intellectual property law
fromTNW | Amazon
5 hours ago

YouTubers sue Amazon for allegedly scraping their videos to train Nova Reel

Three YouTube creators filed a lawsuit against Amazon for allegedly scraping their videos to train a generative AI model without consent.
Media industry
fromDigiday
1 day ago

Future of TV Briefing: A TV advertising staple is missing from YouTube show sponsorships

YouTube channels are beginning to offer TV-style make-goods and viewership guarantees to sponsors as episodic series gain popularity.
fromKotaku
3 days ago
Intellectual property law

Nvidia's DLSS 5 YouTube Reveal Video Hit By Copyright Strike

Intellectual property law
fromEngadget
2 days ago

Three YouTubers accuse Apple of illegal scraping to train its AI models

YouTube creators filed a class action lawsuit against Apple for allegedly scraping copyrighted videos to train AI models.
#gaming-industry
Video games
fromBusiness Matters
1 day ago

How the Gaming Market Continues to Expand

The gaming market is evolving into a mainstream, influential entertainment industry, driven by mobile gaming and diverse player demographics.
Video games
fromBusiness Matters
1 day ago

How the Gaming Market Continues to Expand

The gaming market is evolving into a mainstream, influential entertainment industry, driven by mobile gaming and diverse player demographics.
Law
fromAxios
3 hours ago

Scoop: Meta removes ads for social media addiction litigation

Lawyers are seeking new plaintiffs for class action lawsuits related to social media addiction, with ads running on major platforms.
#social-media
Digital life
fromThe New Yorker
6 hours ago

What the Verdict Against Meta and Google Says About the Way We Live Now

A California jury found Meta and Google liable for a woman's addiction to social media, marking a significant shift in legal accountability for tech companies.
EU data protection
fromTechCrunch
23 hours ago

These are the countries moving to ban social media for children | TechCrunch

Countries are implementing social media bans for children to address risks like cyberbullying and mental health issues.
Digital life
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

Including online games in social media bans is unworkable, unnecessary and would harm young people

Meta and YouTube were found liable for creating addictive products affecting young users, prompting calls for social media restrictions for under-16s.
Media industry
fromThe Verge
1 week ago

Meta's court losses could be just the beginning

Recent jury verdicts against social media platforms may signal a shift in legal accountability for their design and structure.
Digital life
fromFast Company
1 week ago

How the Meta and YouTube child safety rulings end Big Tech invincibility

Juries in Los Angeles and New Mexico found Meta and YouTube liable for harming children's mental health through their platforms.
Digital life
fromThe New Yorker
6 hours ago

What the Verdict Against Meta and Google Says About the Way We Live Now

A California jury found Meta and Google liable for a woman's addiction to social media, marking a significant shift in legal accountability for tech companies.
EU data protection
fromTechCrunch
23 hours ago

These are the countries moving to ban social media for children | TechCrunch

Countries are implementing social media bans for children to address risks like cyberbullying and mental health issues.
Digital life
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

Including online games in social media bans is unworkable, unnecessary and would harm young people

Meta and YouTube were found liable for creating addictive products affecting young users, prompting calls for social media restrictions for under-16s.
Media industry
fromThe Verge
1 week ago

Meta's court losses could be just the beginning

Recent jury verdicts against social media platforms may signal a shift in legal accountability for their design and structure.
Digital life
fromFast Company
1 week ago

How the Meta and YouTube child safety rulings end Big Tech invincibility

Juries in Los Angeles and New Mexico found Meta and YouTube liable for harming children's mental health through their platforms.
NYC music
fromThe Verge
2 hours ago

A jury is about to decide the fate of Ticketmaster

More than 30 states are pursuing claims against Live Nation-Ticketmaster for alleged illegal monopolization of the concert industry.
Marketing
fromAdExchanger
11 hours ago

The Price And Promo Paradox; YouTube's Interactive TV Push | AdExchanger

Online advertisers must balance product pricing and ad spending to maintain market presence and customer engagement.
Poker
fromReadWrite
6 hours ago

Missouri crackdown shuts Torch Electronics gaming machines

Torch Electronics is ceasing operations of illegal gambling machines in Missouri, marking a significant crackdown on unlawful gaming.
Canada news
fromReadWrite
4 hours ago

Top court weighs gambling case as Loto-Quebec joins Ontario fight

Canada's Supreme Court is reviewing Ontario's online gambling model that allows betting with international users, facing opposition from provincial lottery corporations.
Marketing tech
fromBusiness Matters
2 days ago

The Business of iGaming: Balancing Compliance and Growth for UK Tech Affiliates in 2026

UK gambling market faces regulatory challenges, but compliance can provide a competitive edge for small tech companies and marketing partners.
fromReadWrite
2 days ago

Prediction markets disrupt tribal gaming law balance, experts say

"Today, our Board took decisive action to protect what generations before us fought to build. These so-called prediction markets are an attempt to bypass tribal authority and recast gambling as a financial product. We will not allow that. We will stand united to defend tribal sovereignty and the integrity of Indian gaming."
SF politics
Atlanta Braves
fromDefector
1 day ago

Advances In Basebrawl Weaponry Are Being Made Every Day | Defector

Baseball brawls rarely involve solid punches, but tensions flared between Reynaldo Lopez and Jorge Soler during a recent game.
Parenting
fromComputerWeekly.com
1 day ago

Tech can't wait for regulation to protect children online | Computer Weekly

Harmful online content for children results from profit-driven algorithms, not parenting or education failures.
LA Clippers
fromEngadget
2 days ago

The League of Legends KeSPA cup will air globally on Disney+

Disney+ will stream major esports tournaments, expanding its reach beyond Asia to a global audience.
Apple
fromTechCrunch
2 days ago

Apple plans Supreme Court appeal in Epic Games App Store battle - again | TechCrunch

Apple is appealing to the Supreme Court regarding App Store fees and seeks to pause a ruling on external payment charges.
Humor
fromESPN.com
3 days ago

Hans Niemann plots a path from chess villain to vindication

Hans Niemann expresses frustration over cheating allegations that he believes have damaged his chess career.
Music production
fromThe Verge
4 days ago

Suno is a music copyright nightmare

Suno's copyright filters can be easily bypassed, allowing users to create AI-generated covers of popular songs without permission.
US news
fromwww.npr.org
4 days ago

More teens are getting hooked on gambling. Parents say it often goes undetected

Gambling addiction among boys is rising, with 36% of U.S. boys aged 11 to 17 having gambled in the past year.
fromwww.theguardian.com
5 days ago

Six great reads: the OnlyFans legacy, stolen cargo and Meta's creepy' glasses

Leonid Radvinsky's death leaves a void in the leadership of OnlyFans, a platform that has transformed the adult content landscape. His secretive management style and the controversies surrounding the site have raised questions about its future direction and stability.
Photography
Video games
fromKotaku
1 hour ago

Heated Arc Raiders Debate Between PvE And PvP Players Goes Viral

A PvE player confronted a PvP player in Arc Raiders, raising questions about player expectations in PvP-enabled games.
#meta
Social media marketing
fromForbes
3 days ago

The Meta Trial And Navigating The Post-Addiction Landscape For Brands

Meta faces legal challenges regarding social media addiction, potentially altering advertising practices and brand strategies on these platforms.
Law
fromwww.cnbc.com
6 days ago

Meta, Google under attack as court cases bypass 30-year-old legal shield

Meta and Google face legal challenges undermining their protections under Section 230, particularly regarding child safety and content moderation.
fromTechdirt
6 days ago
Social media marketing

Meta Caves To The MPAA Over Instagram's Use Of 'PG-13,' Ending A Dispute That Was Silly From The Start

Meta's Instagram Teen Accounts will reduce references to PG-13 after MPA's objections, clarifying differences between social media and movie ratings.
Social media marketing
fromForbes
3 days ago

The Meta Trial And Navigating The Post-Addiction Landscape For Brands

Meta faces legal challenges regarding social media addiction, potentially altering advertising practices and brand strategies on these platforms.
Law
fromwww.cnbc.com
6 days ago

Meta, Google under attack as court cases bypass 30-year-old legal shield

Meta and Google face legal challenges undermining their protections under Section 230, particularly regarding child safety and content moderation.
fromTechdirt
6 days ago
Social media marketing

Meta Caves To The MPAA Over Instagram's Use Of 'PG-13,' Ending A Dispute That Was Silly From The Start

Software development
fromArs Technica
1 week ago

Anthropic says its leak-focused DMCA effort unintentionally hit legit GitHub forks

Anthropic's DMCA takedown mistakenly removed legitimate forks of its code, leading to backlash and a request for reinstatement of affected repositories.
fromFast Company
1 day ago

The list of countries banning young teens from social media keeps getting bigger. Here's the latest

Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis announced plans to restrict social media use by age starting on January 1, 2027, citing concerns such as problems sleeping, increasing anxiety, and social media platforms' addictive designs.
EU data protection
Games
fromKotaku
1 day ago

Pokemon Champions, Starfield DLC And Other Games Coming Out

Starfield launches on PS5 with a new expansion, Terran Armada, and a free update, following mixed reviews of its first DLC.
fromKotaku
3 days ago

Pokemon Competitive Player Loses Title After Celebrating Too Hard

Firestar73, a seasoned player, was reportedly barred from the first-place finish he'd earned due to what was deemed an 'unsportsmanlike' reaction to winning.
Poker
Social media marketing
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 days ago

It started with a tip-off': how a Guardian investigation exposed child sex trafficking on Facebook and Instagram

Child sexual abuse trafficking surged during the pandemic, with platforms like Facebook and Instagram being exploited for these crimes.
fromBleacher Nation
2 days ago

Are DFS Pick'em Contests Legal in All 50 States? - Bleacher Nation

Pick'em contests strip down the traditional DFS format to its simplest form, allowing users to select players and predict whether they will exceed or fall short of their projected stats.
Chicago Cubs
fromKotaku
19 hours ago

Studio Behind NFT Battle Royale Game Accused Of Not Paying Staff For Months

Anna Savina, who previously worked as the head of talent acquisition at Gunzilla, posted on LinkedIn that she was owed multiple months of salary after dedicating 'three years of my professional life' to Gunzilla. She claims to have been ignored by Gunzilla despite reaching out multiple times to leadership at the studio.
Video games
Law
fromABA Journal
1 week ago

Sanctions ramping up in cases involving AI hallucinations

Monetary sanctions against attorneys for AI-generated hallucinations in case documents are increasing as courts take these issues more seriously.
fromFortune
5 days ago

Internet Watch Foundation finds 260-fold increase in AI-generated CSAM in just one year, and 'it's the tip of the iceberg' | Fortune

"Any numbers that we see, it's the tip of the iceberg," said Melissa Stroebel, vice president of research and strategic insights at Thorn, a nonprofit that builds technology to combat online child sexual exploitation. "That is about what has been either detected or proactively reported."
Digital life
fromwww.npr.org
6 days ago

Verdicts against Meta and Google may bring a new era of big tech accountability

"We appealed and appealed and lost every appeal. And then the case was ultimately dismissed."
US news
Marketing tech
fromTechCrunch
6 days ago

The Facebook insider building content moderation for the AI era | TechCrunch

Brett Levenson advocates for 'policy as code' to improve content moderation at Facebook, addressing deeper issues beyond technology.
fromCard Player
6 days ago

Alberta Online Poker, Sports Betting To Begin July 13 - Poker News

Any operator, or their associated entities, who is or has been operating an unregulated lottery scheme in Alberta must submit a completed application and pay all applicable registration fees to AGLC no later than July 13, 2026.
Canada news
Video games
fromKotaku
1 day ago

Marathon's Top Players Are Begging Bungie To Do More About Cheaters - Kotaku

Marathon players report a significant cheating problem affecting gameplay, particularly in ranked matches and the Cryo Archive map.
Games
fromKotaku
5 days ago

Cyberpunk, League Of Legends Games Suggest TCGs Are Having A Moment

PAX East 2026 featured a shift from video games to trading card games, particularly a TCG based on Cyberpunk 2077.
Media industry
fromIndependent
6 days ago

Inside Sky's war on dodgy boxes: 'A member of the family who is a garda has one - half the station has them'

Media companies are considering legal action against illegal streaming, but public sentiment suggests users view it as a victimless crime.
Poker
fromCard Player
6 days ago

PokerStars Now Merged With FanDuel, Merges U.S. Player Pools - Poker News

PokerStars merged Pennsylvania with New Jersey and Michigan player pools on FanDuel, enhancing online poker and gaming experiences in North America.
Video games
fromKotaku
23 hours ago

Sci-Fi Extraction Shooter Lasted Three Weeks Before Announcing Shutdown

Live-service games often fail, leading to financial losses and shutdowns shortly after launch, as seen with The Cube, Save Us.
Games
fromKotaku
6 days ago

GameStop Thought Buying Games Online Was A 'Passing Phase'

GameStop underestimated digital distribution, believing physical stores would remain dominant despite the rise of platforms like Steam.
Video games
fromKotaku
5 days ago

Peak Devs Call Out Entitled Gamers Who Want Endless Free Updates

Endless support for games is not guaranteed; updates are considered a bonus, not a right.
Intellectual property law
fromABA Journal
6 days ago

TikTok creator sued by immigration firm, accused of making defamatory comments online

A TikTok creator is being sued for defamation by an immigration law firm over alleged false statements made online.
fromKotaku
4 days ago

Pro Call Of Duty Player Dropped After Sending Unwanted Sexts

Sorry I have a real life. A lot of gamers communicate primarily online, through Twitter and DMs, and the way people talk in those spaces can be very different. That said, what was sent clearly wasn't received appropriately, and I understand that. I just wish this could've been handled privately instead of turning into a public pile on.
Video games
Video games
fromGameSpot
5 days ago

All The Free Fortnite Cosmetics Available To Unlock Right Now

Fortnite offers numerous free cosmetics, making it easier to enjoy the game without spending money on skins and emotes.
Video games
fromGamesBeat
1 week ago

Inside Clix Gaming's creator-powered business strategy

Cody 'Clix' Conrod is launching Clix Gaming, a brand and business centered on his success as a top Fortnite player.
Social media marketing
fromBusiness Insider
3 weeks ago

Loose rules, big money: Why Clavicular and other streamers are flocking to Kick

Kick has become a lucrative alternative platform for creators banned or rejected by mainstream brands, offering higher payouts and lighter content moderation than competitors like Twitch.
Law
fromArs Technica
4 weeks ago

Valve compares its loot boxes to Labubus in lawsuit defense

Valve refuses to restrict item transferability and opposes New York's loot box regulations, arguing proposed oversight measures would violate user privacy and harm game innovation.
Video games
fromKotaku
1 week ago

Marathon Cracks Down On Cool Exploits To Make Things Fair

Bungie has removed the slide-canceling exploit in Marathon to maintain balanced gameplay and has updated the Outpost loot area.
#loot-boxes
Games
fromReadWrite
4 weeks ago

Valve disputes claims loot boxes violate gambling laws

Valve defends loot boxes as collectible products rather than gambling, arguing cosmetic-only items provide no competitive advantage while claiming to have blocked over one million accounts linked to gambling activity.
fromKotaku
1 month ago
US politics

Valve Accused Of Promoting Illegal Gambling With Loot Boxes In New Lawsuit

Games
fromThe Verge
4 weeks ago

Valve says it will fight New York's loot box lawsuit

Valve disputes New York AG's loot box gambling allegations, comparing mystery boxes to collectible cards and arguing items are optional cosmetics.
Games
fromReadWrite
4 weeks ago

Valve disputes claims loot boxes violate gambling laws

Valve defends loot boxes as collectible products rather than gambling, arguing cosmetic-only items provide no competitive advantage while claiming to have blocked over one million accounts linked to gambling activity.
fromKotaku
1 month ago
US politics

Valve Accused Of Promoting Illegal Gambling With Loot Boxes In New Lawsuit

Games
fromThe Verge
4 weeks ago

Valve says it will fight New York's loot box lawsuit

Valve disputes New York AG's loot box gambling allegations, comparing mystery boxes to collectible cards and arguing items are optional cosmetics.
fromArs Technica
1 month ago

How strong is New York's "illegal gambling" case against Valve's loot boxes?

The problem here is 100% the ability to resell the items from the loot boxes. A loot box/gacha mechanic is fine when you can't turn around and resell the items because you're not getting something of value. When Valve is also providing a marketplace for those items, they've added the third element.
Miscellaneous
Video games
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 weeks ago

In the killer world of online gaming, there are no hits any more just survivors

Highguard's rapid failure demonstrates that modern online games face extreme pressure to deliver immediate returns, leaving no room for player learning curves or developer iteration.
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

X to ban users from earning revenue if they post unlabelled AI-generated war videos

During times of war, it is critical that people have access to authentic information on the ground. With today's AI technologies, it is trivial to create content that can mislead people. Starting now, users who post AI-generated videos of an armed conflict without adding a disclosure that it was made with AI will be suspended from creator revenue sharing for 90 days.
Social media marketing
Online Community Development
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

This shouldn't be normal': developers speak out about bigotry on Steam, the world's biggest PC gaming storefront

Steam's lax moderation permits pervasive abuse and bigotry, especially targeting transgender creators, undermining developer safety and exposing games to review-based harassment and coordinated campaigns.
fromGadgets 360
2 months ago

Valve Changes Steam's AI Disclosure Rules for Game Developers

"We are aware that many modern game development environments have AI powered tools built into them. Efficiency gains through the use of these tools is not the focus of this section," reads the generative AI disclosure form for developers, as seen in a screenshot posted by Carless on LinkedIn. "Instead, it is concerned with the use of AI in creating content that ships with your game, and is consumed by players. This includes content such as artwork, sound, narrative, localization, etc.," the form reads.
Artificial intelligence
Video games
fromWIRED
3 weeks ago

Gamers' Worst Nightmares About AI Are Coming True

Xbox faces internal challenges amid industry-wide pressures from AI adoption, memory shortages, and rising hardware costs, though the console is not shutting down.
Privacy technologies
fromwww.bbc.com
1 month ago

'I do not trust them' - top streamers left concerned by Discord age checks

Popular LGBT Twitch streamers and millions of Discord users distrust Discord's age verification and data handling after a past ID-photo leak and Persona trial concerns.
Marketing
fromThe Drum
2 months ago

How brands can align their interests with the interests of gamers

Brands can increase engagement and reach diverse audiences by integrating ads into interactive gaming experiences and aligning brand goals with player interests.
Marketing
fromGamesBeat
1 month ago

Creators and developer studios are approaching the business of UGC in very different ways

Developer studios operate across multiple platforms while individual creators typically focus on a single platform, producing divergent strategies for brand integrations in virtual worlds.
fromThe Verge
1 month ago

Activision silences trusted Call of Duty leaker

Still gonna stick around and chat about Official Call of Duty info and anything not related to leaks/confidential information. Cheers for these past few years.
Video games
Media industry
fromThe Drum
2 months ago

Livestreaming and eSports to drive the sports market in Asia

Asia is the fastest-growing sports market, driven by mobile, OTT, eSports, and live streaming, prompting platforms and brands to prioritize creative digital sports experiences.
Video games
fromWGB
1 month ago

Warning: Someone Is Impersonating Me On Twitch, Do Not Fall For It

A Twitch user impersonating a gaming critic is running a scam offering fake featured growth case studies to streamers using stolen branding and Discord contact methods.
Video games
fromBusiness Matters
2 months ago

Online Gaming: An Entertainment Ecosystem Teeming with Opportunities

AI, cloud infrastructure, and smartphone adoption are transforming gaming into an accessible, personalized, cross-platform ecosystem that reduces hardware barriers and enhances social play.
Video games
fromGameSpot
2 months ago

Activision Faces Investigation Over "Misleading And Aggressive Practices" In Two Games

Italian regulator investigates Diablo Immortal and Call of Duty Mobile for potentially deceptive UI, aggressive monetization, weak parental defaults, and problematic data-consent practices.
Video games
fromKotaku
2 months ago

Arc Raiders Hands Out Permanent Bans To Its Worst Cheaters

Embark removed the PC console, issued hotfixes and a patch, and began imposing substantial bans to address stream-sniping and other cheating in Arc Raiders.
[ Load more ]