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Tag: Regulation
Apple Troubles
German publishers urge antitrust fine against Apple ATT
Security Review
Report: Trump administration reviews Tencent gaming investments over security concerns
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Child Safety
UK consultation on kids’ online lives: what the video games industry needs to know
Celia Pontin explains the UK government’s consultation on keeping children safe online
Week In Views
Games industry regulation tightens and transmedia insights with the Umamusume: Pretty Derby movie director | Week in Views
The Pocketgamer.biz team pick their highlights from the headlines this week and deliver the stories behind the stories
Regulatory Action
UK's ASA issues enforcement notice on loot box transparency in ads and app store listings
Publishers given three months to make use of loot boxes clear and prominent on App Store and Google Play store pages
Child Safety
Egypt blocks Roblox over concerns about child safety and harmful online content
The Supreme Council for Media Regulation is coordinating with telecom authorities to enforce the ban
Regulations
CMA secures fairness commitments from Apple and Google for UK app stores
The measures mark the first changes since both platforms were designated with strategic market status
Tiktok Troubles
European Commission finds TikTok in breach of Digital Services Act over addictive design
Infinite scroll, autoplay and personalised recommendations were cited as potential risks to users’ mental and physical well-being
New Partnerships
Court reveals secret $800m deal between Google and Epic Games amid antitrust case
The deal was revealed during a court hearing in San Francisco, with a judge questioning its impact on Epic’s legal demands
Regulations
Italy watchdog opens probes into Activision Blizzard over mobile game monetisation
Diablo Immortal and Call of Duty Mobile are under scrutiny for allegedly misleading free-to-play practices
Podcast | Episode 78
2026 games industry predictions and trends | Week in Mobile Games podcast
The PocketGamer.biz podcast team give you the state of play every week. Here's where to get it and what's inside this week's episode 78...
Looking Ahead
The big games industry trends and stories to watch in 2026
We take a look at what's in store for the sector in the year ahead
D2c Revolution
Publishers bank record direct-to-consumer revenue
The latest results of the D2C revolution are in
Opening Up
Japan cracks open the App Store and Google Play to rival payment providers and marketplaces
Top mobile platforms must now let developers use alternative payment providers and let users install rival marketplaces
Ai Regulation
China tightens rules on emerging gen AI tech
Regulator steps in to provide rules for rapidly emerging sector
Regulation
Brazil’s Apple App Store set to open up to alternative payments in 2026
Apple has introduced a set of new fees as part of three-year deal with regulator CADE
Court Intervention
US federal judge blocks Texas law requiring app stores to verify users’ ages
The ruling prevents the Texas App Store Accountability Act from taking effect on January 1st
Apple Troubles
Italy fines Apple $116m over App Store privacy rules
The iPhone maker abused its dominant App Store position by imposing disproportionate privacy rules on third-party developers
Podcast | Episode 77
Games industry trends 2025 review | Week in Mobile Games podcast
The PocketGamer.biz podcast team give you the state of play every week. Here's where to get it and what's inside this week's episode 77...
Trends Roundup
The mobile games industry trends that shaped 2025
A look back at the top stories and trends of the year
Legal Win
Apple secures partial appeals court win in Epic Games App Store case to retain reasonable commission
Apple may now seek a reasonable commission on off-platform purchases instead of facing a total ban
Tiktok Deal
TikTok’s US sale stalls despite readiness from investors
As the deadline draws near the fate of TikTok’s US operations still remain unresolved
Privacy Policy
Stricter data collection rules mark a "defining moment" for India's games industry
The updated Digital Personal Data Protection Act requires greater transparency and data protection
Banned
Russia bans Roblox over harmful content claims
The ban follows allegations of extremist content and LGBT propaganda
Regulations
Apple pushes back against India’s "sledgehammer" mandatory cyber app plans
Insider sources say Apple sees the mandate as a major privacy and security risk for iOS
Regulations
India orders all new smartphones to ship with a mandatory cybersecurity app
Smartphone brands have 90 days to ship devices with the Sanchar Saathi app installed
Online Safety
Ofcom shares new guidance urging tech firms to boost protections for women and girls online
The regulator outlined nine priority areas for safer platform design and stronger user support
Child Safety
UK launches mobile game child privacy review
Ten popular mobile titles will be scrutinised for data protection compliance
Podcast | Episode 73
Industry insights on AI, China and EU tech regulation from RovioCon and Slush 2025 | Week in Mobile Games podcast
The PocketGamer.biz podcast team give you the state of play every week. Here's where to get it and what's inside this week's episode 73...
Safety Systems
Roblox CEO David Baszucki has heated debate about child safety: "I would categorically reject the actual description of what you’re saying"
The platform’s founder told The New York Times about how "enormously important" it is to pre-empt risks
Regulations
Junglee Games parent Flutter records $556m impairment over real-money gaming ban in India
Junglee shifts fully to free-to-play while assessing future options
Key Takeaways
4 takeaways from RovioCon and Slush 2025: AI reimagining game dev, China's growth threatens Western studios, and EU regulation concerns
We round up the key sessions, talking points and chats from a busy week in Helsinki, Finland
Epic/google
Epic wins again: US court forces Google Play to open to alternative payments - what does it mean for developers worldwide?
Futura’s Alexandra Kurdyumova and Alina Davletshina provide insight into results of the Epic vs Google ruling
Mobile Mavens
Epic-Google settlement sparks industry discussion on mobile game fees and distribution
The Mobile Mavens explore the implications of Epic and Google’s latest plans
Podcast | Episode 72
Why is Google policing how the world's top mobile games monetise? | Week in Mobile Games podcast
The PocketGamer.biz podcast team give you the state of play every week. Here's where to get it and what's inside this week's episode 72...
Apple Troubles
Apple denied permission to appeal a ruling that it abused its market dominance
The company now faces a potential payout exceeding £1bn as regulatory pressure intensifies
Play Store Parley
Top 50 mobile games could all face higher 20% fee under Epic and Google's Play Store plans
Games selling cosmetics will only be charged a 9% fee under Google’s new policy, but gameplay advantages will come with a 20% cut
New Era
An Epic deal for Google?
Epic and Google propose new rules for how you monetise your games
Major Shift
Google Play injunction can "transform Android game economics"
Tech giant forced to allow alternative payment systems in the US until 2027 under court ruling in Epic Games case
Cracked Open
US Google Play store opens up to alternative payments in boost for DTC
Injunction will run until November 1st, 2027
Age Verification
Google is rolling out age verification on the Play Store
The rollout will vary by region, with some areas exempt from verification requirements
Podcast | Episode 69
The big AWS crash and Google delays Android regulation | Week in Mobile Games podcast
The PocketGamer.biz podcast team give you the state of play every week. Here's where to get it and what's inside this week's episode 69...
Market Status
CMA designates Apple and Google with strategic market status on mobile
The designation gives the CMA new powers to ensure fair competition across mobile ecosystems
Feedback
Have your say: Consultation for the EU's Digital Fairness Act ends on October 24th
The European Commission is currently taking feedback on the proposed regulations
Deadline Extension
US judge grants Google one-week extension to comply with Epic Games injunction
Both Google and Epic jointly requested the deadline extension from October 22nd to 29th, 2025
Eu Regulation
Podcast: The EU's Digital Fairness Act and what it means for the games industry explained
Arcanix CSO Oscar Clark and Flux Digital Policy director of policy and public affairs Celia Pontin delve into potential impact on free-to-play
Week In Views
The Digital Fairness Act explained and Final Fantasy's mobile return | Week in Views
The Pocketgamer.biz team pick their highlights from the headlines this week and deliver the stories behind the stories
Digital Fairness Act
The Digital Fairness Act consultation, but for actual human beings
Celia Pontin combats misinformation around the Digital Fairness Act, with an overview of the coming regulatory initiative
Avia Anniversary
Avia Games talks charity, controversy, and ninth anniversary: "We think we have always been compliant to the law"
"It was very unfortunate that we had that litigation," says founder and CEO Vickie Chen