Epic ruling invites future efforts to paint Apple as monopolist -experts
A U.S. judge stopped short of labeling Apple Inc (AAPL.O) an “illegal monopolist” on Friday, but the closely-watched ruling provides a roadmap for similar claims against the iPhone maker in the future, legal experts said.
Explainer: Why and how China is drastically limiting online gaming for under 18s
China on Monday introduced new rules that limit the amount of time under-18s can spend on video games to three hours a week, a move it said was necessary to combat gaming addiction.
The ‘midnight patrol’ in China is cracking down on young people
Tencent, a Chinese gaming behemoth, has been deploying facial detection technology to prevent youngsters from playing between the hours of 22:00 and 08:00. According to the company, the “midnight-patrol” technology would prevent “tricks” from avoiding the government curfew, which was implemented in 2019 with a cap on how much young gamers would invest in-game transactions. Gamers […]
Spotlight on Xbox Game Pass as Microsoft showcases upcoming games
Microsoft (MSFT.O) on Sunday showcased 30 upcoming games and said most of those titles will be available on its monthly subscription service, Xbox Game Pass.
Tencent Q1 profit rises 65% as online gaming revenue climbs
Chinese gaming and social media giant Tencent Holdings Ltd (0700.HK) reported a forecast-beating 65% rise in quarterly profit on Thursday, driven by a surge in users for its video games in China and international markets.
