Activision Blizzard is being sued because it is the only company offering Call of Duty leagues and competitions. In a lawsuit filed on Thursday, Feb. 15, in federal court in California, professional gamers Hector “H3cz” Rodriguez and Seth “Scump” Abner
The US Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has filed a complaint against Microsoft with the US Court of Appeals, contesting the tech firm’s post-merger actions with Activision Blizzard. The FTC’s grievance points to Microsoft’s layoff of approximately 1900 employees, including a
The Overwatch Champions Series has banned teams from having sponsors related to cryptocurrencies, NFTs, and AI following the collapse of the previous Overwatch League. The rulebook, revealed by ESL Faceit Group, aims for a cleaner esports environment. Team sponsorship regulations
In the competitive world of online gaming, fairness and integrity are paramount. Recently, over 23,000 accounts were banned in Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3, thanks to Activision’s Ricochet anti-cheat system. Despite these efforts, the community continues to report rampant
In 2023, the eSports industry experienced a year of transformation and resilience. It was a period marked by strategic shifts, major investments, and the evolving roles of key players. This retrospective look at the past year reveals how these developments
Google has lost its legal battle against Fortnite creator Epic Games, a U.S. federal jury ruled, potentially shaking the foundations of an app store industry that generates up to $200 billion a year. The jury decided Google had exercised unlawful
Spacenet Enterprises India Limited’s recent reports highlight investments in the dynamic realms of eSports and Web3. While these ventures are set against growing market interest and potential, it is crucial to approach them with a balanced perspective, considering both the
A trove of leaked documents last week revealed detailed plans from Microsoft for its gaming platform Xbox, including timelines for future upgraded gaming consoles, controllers, yet-to-be announced games from Bethesda, and other stuff. The partially redacted files were uploaded to
The European Union antitrust chief Margrethe Vestager warned Thursday that her team is on guard to curb potential competition abuses in the metaverse and in AI. “It’s already time for us to start asking what healthy competition would look like
The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) and eight states have filed charges against Google, accusing the company of exerting monopoly power over the buying and selling of online advertisements (ads). U.S. Attorney General Merrick Garland filed the 155-page complaint in
Video gamers have sued Microsoft Corp in a bid to stop its acquisition of Activision Blizzard, alleging the $69 billion deal will thwart competition in the gaming industry. The case was filed in a California court on Tuesday on behalf
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