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A new ruling from the London high Court has officially illegalised the importing, advertising or sale of R4 cards in the UK. The R4 is a accessory that allows users to play custom code and, more commonly, illegally pirated games, on the DS handheld. Defendant Wai Dat Chan and Playables …
Read More »US: State support grows for Schwarzenegger law
New legislation proposed by Californian Governer Arnold Schwarzenegger that would see the sale of violent games to US minors outlaw has received the official backing of 11 US states. Gamasutra reports that a brief has been filed by the attorney generals of Connecticut, Florida, Hawaii, Illinois, Louisiana, Maryland, Michigan, Minnesota, …
Read More »US: Concern builds over new game laws
Major publisher figureheads such as EA’s John Riccitiello, Sony’s Jack Tretton, Take Two’s Strauss Zelnick and Dinsey Interactive’ Graham Hopper have expressed their concern that the potential introduction of new laws controlling the sale of video games could have a major impact on the sector’s viability in North America. In …
Read More »Devs urged to think globally when protecting IP
Studios must look to protecting their creative output overseas, warns barrister
Read More »Legal tips to protect your IP
A look at why you should keep abreast of developments in IP Law
Read More »Supreme Court to rule in games violence case
The US Supreme Court will deliver the final verdict in the increasingly feverous storm that is enveloping the US games sector that sees Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger trying to illegalise the sale of violent games to kids. California hopes to become the first US state to successfully introduce legislation that bans …
Read More »Digital Economy Bill is passed
The controversial Digital Economy Bill has been passed at Westminster, despite the persistent efforts of staunch opponents from the Liberal Democrats and even from within the Labour party but not, notably, the Conservatives It means that the Government has won its battle to give itself the power to close down …
Read More »Switzerland passes violent games ban
Just a month after the proposals were first outlined in full, the Swiss National Council has now officially passed a law that will ultimately lead to the complete ban of any violent video games in the country. GamesMarkt reports that the full implications of the ruling will not be known …
Read More »Violent games outlawed in Venezuela
Having begun its journey through the Venezuelan court system last August, violent video games have now officially been banned in the formally Spanish-owned South American republic. Games Thirst reports that the Law for the Prohibition of Violent Video Games and Toys came into effect last Wednesday that prohibits the sale, …
Read More »Immigration laws complicate Canada’s games industry
Why the economic downturn is making recruiting tougher for Canadian developers
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