Rockstar Games targeted by politicians. Studio co-founder comments on „most ruthless act”
Rockstar Games taps another politician, and Dan Houser talks about his book and answers a question about the state of the industry and layoffs at his former company.
video games
Jacob Blazewicz
December 1, 2025
They say that violent games cause more aggression. That's why the Mexican government wants extra fees from players for GTA and Call of Duty
Mexican authorities intend to introduce a new tax on violent video games.
video games
Adrian Werner
October 20, 2025
Data of 700 million EA players might end up in the hands of a „repressive, authoritarian government.” Senators sound the alarm
U.S. senators are sounding the alarm over the purchase of Electronic Arts, calling it a potential threat to national security.
video games
Jacob Blazewicz
October 16, 2025
Another country takes on loot boxes in games to protect underage players
Brazil bans loot boxes in games targeting minors. The new law will come into force in March next year.
video games
Martin Bukowski
September 29, 2025
RFK Jr. dredges up a decades-old argument that gun violence in the U.S. could be due to violent video games
Recently, RFK Jr. said that his department would look into the relationship between violent video games and gun violence, dredging up a decades-old argument.
other
Matt Buckley
September 10, 2025
Tencent protests against US listing of Chinese military companies
Tencent is another company that the U.S. Department of Defense recognized as cooperating with the Chinese military.
video games
Jacob Blazewicz
January 8, 2025
Tencent and NetEase are Losing Billions of Dollars; China Wants to Cut Spending in Gaming
The Chinese government is preparing regulations to curb spending in online gaming. The regulations have yet to take effect, but the announcement alone was enough for Tencent and NetEase to lose heavily on the stock market.
video games
Jacob Blazewicz
December 22, 2023
Iran Prepares Response to Call of Duty; Smells Like Propaganda
An Iranian animation studio has announced a game intended to be a response to the Call of Duty series. The announcement shows that Revenge will carry a strong pro-Russian message.
video games
Hubert Sledziewski
July 2, 2023
Breaking Geneva Conventions in Games. Can We Even Help It?
Games are known for their reckless episodes of violence, but this is just one of their sins. Indeed, many titles allow violations of international laws on armed conflict. But is it even possible for them to abide by such rules or even give us a choice?
Opinions
Darius Matusiak
March 6, 2023
Troubles in Crypto Paradise. How Bitcoin Miners Blacked Out Entire Country
Ever since cryptocurrency mining led to the largest-ever power grid failure in Central Asian countries, the once-enthusiastic governments there have looked at crypto miners with an increasingly less favorable attitude.
Opinions
Jakub Mirowski
January 27, 2023
Maroon Berets: 2030 - How to Sell Bad Propaganda in Even Worse Game
Turkish indie shooter Maroon Berets: 2030 is a game worth considering purely as a case study of interactive entertainment thoroughly steeped in nationalist ideology and propaganda platitudes.
Opinions
Jakub Mirowski
January 16, 2023
Russia Bans Games With 'LGBT Propaganda'
An amendment to a law that bans the distribution of 'LGBT propaganda' has gone into effect in Russia. Also in video games.
video games
Jacob Blazewicz
December 8, 2022
Belgium's New Regulations Failed to Get Rid of Lootboxes
2018 was supposed to be the end of lootboxes in Belgium. However, apparently banning this type of „gambling” proved too difficult in practice.
video games
Jacob Blazewicz
August 9, 2022
![Indonesia Cuts Off Access to Steam, Epic Games Store and Other Online Stores [UPDATED]](https://cdn.gracza.pl/i_gp/h/16/396955058.jpg)
Indonesia Cuts Off Access to Steam, Epic Games Store and Other Online Stores [UPDATED]
Indonesian gamers have lost access to many popular gaming stores, including Steam. The reason is the companies' failure to register with the local Ministry of Communications.
video games
Adrian Werner
August 3, 2022
Not Everybody Thinks Lootboxes Are a National Problem
The UK government has conducted an investigation into lootboxes in video games. The conclusions are that the problem exists and needs to be addressed, but it is best if it solves itself.
video games
destroytheardor
July 18, 2022
Russia Wants to Fund Its Own Alternative to Unreal Engine and Unity
Russia may want to hedge its bets in case Epic Games does not stop at withdrawing its games from the country. This would take the form of a free game engine for Russian developers, which the state would fund.
video games
Jacob Blazewicz
July 13, 2022
Netherlands and Spain Fed Up With Lootboxes; Regulations Inbound
Lootboxes are attracting the attention of politicians in more European countries. After Belgium, it is the Netherlands that is set to become the next lootbox-free country. The local MPs have already submitted a relevant bill.
video games
Michal Ciezadlik
July 4, 2022
Lootboxes Must be Regulated; Pressure on Governments Rises
Lootboxes are once again at the center of controversy. Consumer organizations are pushing governments to regulate them.
video games
Krzysiek Kalwasinski
June 2, 2022
US Senators Have Concerns About Microsoft's Acquisition of Activision
U.S. senators are concerned about the planned acquisition of Activision Blizzard by Microsoft. Their concerns include the treatment of employees and the position of Bobby Kotick, who has also been involved in sexual harassment controversies.
video games
Dawid Wanat
April 1, 2022
![War in Ukraine - Developers and Gaming Organizations React [UPDATED]](https://cdn.gracza.pl/i_gp/h/16/383408091.jpg)
War in Ukraine - Developers and Gaming Organizations React [UPDATED]
This morning Russian troops attacked Ukrainian territory, starting a war. This shocking situation has caused an avalanche of comments and opinions - also in the gaming community.
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Michal Ciezadlik
March 17, 2022