Category: Policies and Regulation

In response to the escalating issue of overseas piracy targeting Japanese anime content, the Japanese government has announced it will spearhead the creation of a “Joint Organization for Overseas Distribution of Creative Works.” This initiative aims to establish a cross-border copyright protection mechanism, addressing the long-standing challenge of international piracy through systematic collaboration between the[…..] […]

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—Massive projects like Neom strain PIF’s liquidity following aggressive global acquisitions CaiLian Press (Integrated Wire Reports) – Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund (PIF) is confronting severe financial constraints, with its available capital for new investments nearly depleted due to mounting troubles in several high-profile domestic projects, according to a New York Times report citing multiple informed[…..] […]

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As the copyright infringement lawsuit filed by Sony Interactive Entertainment (SIE) against Tencent’s game Light of Motiram, alleging violations of the Horizon series, enters a critical phase, the two parties recently submitted a joint filing to the court, agreeing to suspend all marketing activities and public testing for the game during the litigation period. A key hearing for[…..] […]

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Several leading Japanese publishers and content creators, including Bandai Namco and Square Enix, have jointly announced the formation of the Content Overseas Distribution Association （CODA). This new consortium aims to collaboratively address global copyright protection challenges. In one of its first major actions, the association has formally demanded that AI company OpenAI immediately cease using[…..] […]

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Bitkraft Ventures Report Forecasts Sixfold Growth in In-App Purchases Within Five Years New Delhi, December 18, 2025 – According to the latest “India Gaming Industry Outlook Report” released by Bitkraft Ventures, India’s games and interactive media market is projected to reach $7.7 billion by 2030. Despite regulatory restrictions on real-money gaming, which previously fueled market growth,[…..] […]

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Following its case against Apple, Epic’s antitrust lawsuit against Google scores a landmark win, breaking down the “walled garden” for game developers and reshaping the in-app payment landscape in the US market. In a significant milestone in game developer Epic Games’ antitrust campaign against tech giants, a major victory has been achieved. Under a court[…..] […]

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——U.S. Court Mandates Third-Party Payment Systems Until 2027 In a landmark ruling in the Epic Games v. Google antitrust case, a U.S. federal court has ordered Google to open its Android ecosystem to third-party payment systems in the United States until 2027. This decision is poised to fundamentally transform the economic landscape of the Android[…..] […]

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The Southeast Asian games industry generated $6.2 billion in consumer spending in 2024, demonstrating robust growth momentum. The mobile games segment accounted for 73% of total revenue, maintaining its dominant position in the market. Despite talent shortages posing challenges to the industry, a growing number of companies are driving innovation and sustainable development through partnerships[…..] […]

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Grants to Help Studios Progress from Prototype to Final Release The South Australian Government announced the launch of the South Australian Digital Games Fund, designed to accelerate the growth and development of local game development teams through grants of up to AUD $100,000. This fund will primarily support game projects at critical development stages, helping[…..] […]

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Established in 1985, SOFICA (Sociétés de Financement de l’Industrie Cinématographique et Audiovisuelle) specializes in raising private funds from individual investors – who benefit from tax incentives in return – to invest in film and television production. As they celebrate their 40th anniversary, we examine this uniquely French mechanism. From Gints Zilbalodis’ multi-award winning “Flow” (2025[…..] […]

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