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The CMA welcomes improvements made by Sony and Nintendo to their gaming subscription practices and has now closed its investigation into the online gaming sector.
Countdown begins for new minimum security standards regime for all consumer products with internet connectivity.
First published during the 2022 to 2024 Sunak Conservative government
The CMA has today launched a consumer law investigation into Nintendo Switch, PlayStation and Xbox to find out whether their auto-renewal terms are unfair.
The CMA has secured improvements for Xbox online players, following concerns about Microsoft’s use of auto-renewing subscriptions for online gaming services.
Consumers will be better protected from attacks by hackers on their phones, tablets, smart TVs, fitness trackers and other internet-connectable devices thanks to a new world-leading law introduced today by the government.
First published during the 2019 to 2022 Johnson Conservative government
Digital Secretary Nadine Dorries to open the debate on new law to strengthen cyber protections for people’s smartphones, TVs, speakers, routers and digital devices
The Government has launched a call for evidence on the impact of loot boxes in video games, to examine concerns they may encourage or lead to problem gambling.
A statement on mergers and digital markets from Marcus Bokkerink, Chair, and Sarah Cardell, CEO, CMA.
Children and young people should not be able to buy in-game purchases known as ‘loot boxes’ in video games without parental consent
The CMA is inviting interested third parties to provide initial views on the anticipated acquisition of Arm by NVIDIA.
Culture Minister Ed Vaizey has placed a temporary export bar on a pair of Italian console tables.
First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government
The CMA has launched a market investigation into cloud gaming and mobile browsers after receiving widespread support for its proposals first published in June.
The UK Department for International Trade (DIT) in India will host a panel discussion at the CII India Gaming Show on 2 February, New Delhi.
First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government
OFT closed case: Completed acquisition by The GAME Group plc of Game Station Limited.
Culture Minister places temporary export bar on significant and rare items.
International Festival of Learning and Technology, London
A world-first in the US has seen British soldiers controlling 4x4s with Xbox-style controllers and a UK driverless truck leading American trucks in an unmanned convoy.
Non - Market Rent Only (MRO) award summary.
The Charity Commission has opened a statutory inquiry into Console Suicide Prevention Ltd, registered charity number 1153096.
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