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First European government backs Stop Killing Games. Polish Ministry of Digital Affairs supports the campaign and the unfair Steam prices

First European government backs Stop Killing Games. Polish Ministry of Digital Affairs supports the campaign and the unfair Steam prices

SKG campaign hits a major milestone as gaming media reps hold their first meeting with Poland’s Ministry of Digital Affairs. The ministry fully backed the initiative and efforts to make Steam game prices more equitable.

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Olga Racinowska

September 1, 2025

First European government backs Stop Killing Games. Polish Ministry of Digital Affairs supports the campaign and the unfair Steam prices
Complaint against Stop Killing Games. Movement's founder responds to „false allegations”

Complaint against Stop Killing Games. Movement's founder responds to „false allegations”

The organizer of the „Stop Killing Games” campaign has become the subject of a complaint to the European Union. The problem is Scott's excessive involvement in promoting the action.

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Martin Bukowski

July 23, 2025

Complaint against Stop Killing Games. Movement's founder responds to „false allegations”
Action against killing games achieved an important milestone, and its biggest opponent is facing more problems

Action against killing games achieved an important milestone, and its biggest opponent is facing more problems

The „Stop Killing Video Games” initiative has surpassed the threshold of 1.4 million signatures, which means that the document will almost certainly have to be addressed by the European Commission.

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Adrian Werner

July 22, 2025

Action against killing games achieved an important milestone, and its biggest opponent is facing more problems
Your games could disappear overnight. The campaign to prevent this is failing

Your games could disappear overnight. The campaign to prevent this is failing

This is the last chance to support the EU's citizens' initiative, which, for some reason, has slowed down sharply after initial mass support from players.

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Jacob Blazewicz

June 24, 2025

Your games could disappear overnight. The campaign to prevent this is failing
Microsoft and Activision Blizzard Deal Greenlit by European Union; Breakthrough

Microsoft and Activision Blizzard Deal Greenlit by European Union; Breakthrough

The European Commission has backed Microsoft's acquisition of Activision Blizzard, but under certain conditions.

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Jacob Blazewicz

May 16, 2023

Microsoft and Activision Blizzard Deal Greenlit by European Union; Breakthrough
Microsoft Will Wait for EU's Ruling; 'It's Not a Race' [UPDATE]

Microsoft Will Wait for EU's Ruling; 'It's Not a Race' [UPDATE]

The European Commission has extended the deadline by which it is to issue a final decision on Microsoft's acquisition of Activision Blizzard.

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Jacob Blazewicz

March 3, 2023

Microsoft Will Wait for EU's Ruling; 'It's Not a Race' [UPDATE]
Microsoft to Face EU Officials; Meeting Date Revealed

Microsoft to Face EU Officials; Meeting Date Revealed

Next week there will be an extremely important meeting between representatives of the Redmond giant and the European Commission for the fate of the merger between Microsoft and Activision Blizzard.

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Kamil Kleszyk

February 15, 2023

Microsoft to Face EU Officials; Meeting Date Revealed
EU Seems to Have Doubts over Microsoft Takeover of Activision

EU Seems to Have Doubts over Microsoft Takeover of Activision

The European Commission may join the ranks of opponents of the biggest deal in video game history, Reuters reports.

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Jacob Blazewicz

January 16, 2023

EU Seems to Have Doubts over Microsoft Takeover of Activision
Microsoft Wants to Placate EU Over Activision Blizzard Takeover

Microsoft Wants to Placate EU Over Activision Blizzard Takeover

The stalemate over the merger of Activision Blizzard and Microsoft has been going on for a very long time. While the European Commission is screening the deal for antitrust violations, Microsoft is reaching out and offering a solution to the problem.

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Wiktor Szczesny

November 29, 2022

Microsoft Wants to Placate EU Over Activision Blizzard Takeover
Bobby Kotick Shares Activision Acquisition Date, European Union Doesn't Care

Bobby Kotick Shares Activision Acquisition Date, European Union Doesn't Care

The merger process between Activision Blizzard and Microsoft is picking up steam. We learned the date for the deal finalization. The merger is accompanied by more objections from officials. The European Commission has taken a clear stance on the matter.

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Wiktor Szczesny

November 9, 2022

Bobby Kotick Shares Activision Acquisition Date, European Union Doesn't Care
European Union to Examine Microsoft's Purchase of Activision

European Union to Examine Microsoft's Purchase of Activision

Microsoft is having a lot of trouble getting approval for its acquisition of Activision Blizzard. The European Commission has decided to take a closer look at the matter.

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Adrian Werner

November 2, 2022

European Union to Examine Microsoft's Purchase of Activision
Sony Not Letting Microsoft Off the Hook; PlayStation Chief Lobbied Politicians?

Sony Not Letting Microsoft Off the Hook; PlayStation Chief Lobbied Politicians?

According to the latest reports, PlayStation boss Jim Ryan was scheduled to go to the European Parliament to express his concerns about Microsoft's acquisition of Activision Blizzard.

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Kamil Kleszyk

October 3, 2022

Sony Not Letting Microsoft Off the Hook; PlayStation Chief Lobbied Politicians?
Intel Won't Build a Factory in the UK Due to Brexit

Intel Won't Build a Factory in the UK Due to Brexit

Intel's new factory will not be built in Great Britain. The reason is the fact that this country is no longer a member of the European Union, i.e. the Brexit. There are 70 other locations in 10 EU countries under consideration.

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Arkadiusz Strzala

October 7, 2021

Intel Won't Build a Factory in the UK Due to Brexit
EU Could Force Apple to Use USB-C on iPhones From 2024 [UPDATED]

EU Could Force Apple to Use USB-C on iPhones From 2024 [UPDATED]

The European Union may soon force Apple to introduce USB-C in iPhones. Draft regulations for a standarized charger will be unveiled tomorrow.

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September 24, 2021

EU Could Force Apple to Use USB-C on iPhones From 2024 [UPDATED]
EU Cracks Down on Crypto; No More Anonymous Transactions?

EU Cracks Down on Crypto; No More Anonymous Transactions?

The European Commission intends to limit the anonymity of transactions using cryptocurrencies. The reason is that they are used for money laundering and other financial crimes.

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Adam Krolak

July 23, 2021

EU Cracks Down on Crypto; No More Anonymous Transactions?
Bloober Team Secured Funding for New Games But There's a Catch

Bloober Team Secured Funding for New Games But There's a Catch

It has been reported that Bloober Team is working on 3 unannounced games. However, these revelations should be approached with caution.

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Damian Gacek

July 5, 2021

Bloober Team Secured Funding for New Games But There's a Catch
Epic Games Files Complaint Against Apple in Europe

Epic Games Files Complaint Against Apple in Europe

Epic Games filed a complaint against Apple with the European Commission. Tim Sweeney's company has once again drawn attention to what it believes are anti-consumer and monopolistic actions by the App Store's owner.

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Jacob Blazewicz

February 17, 2021

Epic Games Files Complaint Against Apple in Europe
TikTok is a Threat to Children, Claims Complaint to European Commission

TikTok is a Threat to Children, Claims Complaint to European Commission

The EU consumer rights organisation BEUC has filed a complaint with the European Commission against the popular online platform TikTok. The entity accuses the Chinese company of violating numerous provisions of EU law.

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Bart Swiatek

February 17, 2021

TikTok is a Threat to Children, Claims Complaint to European Commission
$100 Million Worth of Crypto Stolen From Celebrities

$100 Million Worth of Crypto Stolen From Celebrities

Ten people have been arrested in connection with the theft of $100 million in cryptocurrencies. The criminals used a method called SIM-swap, which means taking over a victim's phone number to withdraw funds from their bank account.

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Arkadiusz Strzala

February 14, 2021

$100 Million Worth of Crypto Stolen From Celebrities
EU Citizens Will be Able to Remove Pre-installed Phone Apps

EU Citizens Will be Able to Remove Pre-installed Phone Apps

The European Union will address the problem of applications pre-installed on our devices by manufacturers and operators.

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Mikolaj Laszkiewicz

October 1, 2020

EU Citizens Will be Able to Remove Pre-installed Phone Apps