California
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A proposed California law is fueling a major debate over what should happen when publishers shut down the servers for online games. Supporters say players deserve protection when a game they bought becomes unusable because its online features are switched off. Opponents argue the issue is far more complicated, especially for modern titles built around…
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Microsoft-owned gaming company, Activision Blizzard, has agreed to settle a landmark lawsuit alleging a culture of sexual harassment and gender-based discrimination, paying about $54 million. Initiated by the California Civil Rights Department (CRD) in July 2021, the lawsuit claimed the company upheld a harmful “frat boy” culture, prompting staff walkouts and executive resignations. However, the…