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The CMA has prevented Microsoft’s proposed purchase of Activision over concerns the deal would alter the future of the fast-growing cloud gaming market, leading to reduced innovation and less choice for UK gamers over the years to come.
The CMA has today launched a consumer law investigation into the auto-renewal practices of Nintendo Switch, Playstation and Xbox.
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 has today issued updated provisional findings in its assessment of Microsoft’s proposed acquisition of Activision.
The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) is concerned that Microsoft’s anticipated purchase of Activision Blizzard could substantially lessen competition in gaming consoles, multi-game subscription services, and cloud gaming services (game streaming).
A CMA investigation has provisionally concluded that Microsoft’s proposed acquisition of Activision could result in higher prices, fewer choices, or less innovation for UK gamers.
Apple and Google “hold all the cards” with interventions needed to give innovators and competitors a fair chance to compete in mobile ecosystems
Employment Tribunal decision.
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.
Rivercraft 2 will help to educate children and young people about the risks of flooding - and inspire them to careers where they can make a difference
The in-game Preston world is the first activity of its kind that uses Artificial Intelligence to map a region and convert it into an interactive Minecraft map.
New guide for academics and industry aims to boost understanding of video games to support UK’s world leading sector
First published during the 2022 to 2024 Sunak Conservative government
The CMA has secured improvements for Xbox online players, following concerns about Microsoft’s use of auto-renewing subscriptions for online gaming services.
Mobile game advertising is being used for the first time by BEIS to promote the National Minimum Wage and Living Wage uplift in April – worth £1,000 extra to a full-time worker on the National Living Wage.
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.
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