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Check here for IGN's coverage of political and legal matters which may affect or be of interest to the audience of gamers, collectors, content producers, and entertainment-seekers.
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Disney, Netflix, Apple and Crunchyroll Use Indian Court Ruling to Push Worldwide Blocks on Hundreds of Piracy Domains
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Big streamers tap India’s legal system for wider blocks.
1 month, 2 weeks
Indian Game Publishers and Developers Association (IGPDA) Asks Media To Stop Mislabelling RMG as Gaming Industry
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A major clarification request regarding how traditional media covers video games.
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Shueisha and Other Major Manga Publishers Win Case Against Cloudflare Over Piracy Liability
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A big ruling lands squarely on a major CDN.
2 months, 1 week
Piracy Sites Offering Movies, Shows, and Anime Face Crackdown as Netflix, Disney, Crunchyroll, and Other Global Media Companies Unite in Delhi High Court For a Powerful Global Injunction
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A global anti-piracy coalition just made streaming content illegally a lot harder.
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Stop Killing Games Campaign: Almost Half of the 1.44 Million Signatures for the Campaign Have Been ‘Verified’
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“Out of 1,448,270 signatures, 689,035 are already verified, and 15 countries have met their thresholds.”
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GDAI Sets the First Policy Secretariat for the Indian Video Games Industry
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The move follows the passing of India’s first Online Gaming Act in August.
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MeitY Releases Draft Rules for Online Gaming Act, 2025 Detailing Game Classifications and Authority Powers
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The bill could soon reshape how gaming is defined in India.
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Stop Killing Games Shares an Update About Its ‘Stop Destroying Videogames’ Initiative, Including Current Campaign Progress
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Early reports indicated that up to 97% of the signatures are valid in some countries.
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Prime Minister Modi Says 'Gaming Is Not Bad, Gambling Is' While Praising Online Gaming Bill
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“They call it gaming, but it becomes gambling.”
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India’s Online Gaming Bill Leaves Loot Boxes and Gacha Mechanics in a Grey Zone for Video Games
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Where loot boxes fit inside the “social games” tag is a puzzle for now.
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Indian Game Publishers and Developers Association Formed to Unify Studios, Push Made-in-India IP
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Finally, game devs in India have their own lobby group.
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TikTok Website Homepage Becomes Accessible in India After Five-Year Ban, Prompting the Internet to Believe That the Platform Will Return
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Is the OG doorway to doomscrolling opening again?
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Indian Video Games Industry Backs Government Bill Separating Video Games from Real Money Platforms, Gambling and Betting
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Finally, esports and video games get their own lane.
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Video Games: Parliament Passes India’s New Online Gaming Bill That Bans Real Money Gaming; Promotes Esports and ‘Online Social Gaming’ [Update: Legal Act Now]
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The Government of India finally distinguishes between video games, RMG, and betting and gambling apps.
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Maharashtra’s Call to Regulate Online Gaming Likely Targets RMG Apps, Not Video Games
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A recent Assembly discussion has caused confusion among gamers and the general public.
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GDC 2025: The Indian Video Games Industry Was Represented by… Real-Money Gaming Again
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This time with the blessing of Indian video games industry entity like GDAI.
1 year, 1 month
GDAI Unveils Comprehensive White Paper on Gaming Incubation and Ecosystem Development Roadmap for India’s Global Success
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Powering up the Indian gaming scene.
1 year, 2 months
How the 2024 U.S. Presidential Election Will Impact Video Games
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We dig into where the candidates stand on issues affecting gaming as fans and creators alike go to the polls.
1 year, 2 months
Video Game History Foundation 'Disappointed' in DMCA Decision That Won't Grant Exemptions for Researchers
1 year, 2 months
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The US Copyright Office has declined to allow researchers to access out-of-print games digitally.
1 year, 3 months
TikTok Is Getting Sued by 14 U.S. States Claiming It's Responsible for Decline in Teen Mental Health
1 year, 3 months
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Bipartian coalition asserts TikTok is responsible for teen depression, anxiety, and even death.