Nintendo's touchscreen monster-catching patent has been rejected by the Japan Patent Office for lacking an inventive step over prior art.

South Korea's Supreme Court has ruled in Ironmace's favor, confirming Dark and Darker holds full copyright recognition and can continue development freely.

Two gamers are suing Nintendo, claiming the company should pass tariff refunds back to consumers who paid higher prices for Nintendo products.

Build A Rocket Boy faces legal action after allegedly installing Teramind surveillance software on employee devices at home without their consent.

The USPTO has rejected all 26 claims of Nintendo's controversial summoning patent, citing prior art from Nintendo, Konami, and Bandai Namco. Here is what it means for the gaming industry.

French consumer group UFC-Que Choisir has sued Ubisoft over The Crew shutdown, challenging whether publishers can erase games players paid for.

A Delaware court has ruled in favor of Unknown Worlds co-founders, ordering Krafton to reinstate CEO Ted Gill and extend the $250M bonus period.

Sandfall Interactive drops legal case against French author Olivier Gay, allowing him to keep selling his graphic novel L'Académie Clair-Obscur.

Valve is facing a new class action lawsuit over its loot box system, with plaintiffs arguing the mechanic mirrors casino-style gambling and violates Washington state law.

PRS for Music has filed a lawsuit against Valve Corporation, claiming Steam has hosted games with unlicensed music for years despite repeated attempts to resolve the issue.

Nintendo of America filed a lawsuit against the U.S. government on March 6, 2026, seeking tariff refunds following the Supreme Court's ruling against Trump's trade policies.

Epic Games filed a federal lawsuit against a former Fortnite contractor, alleging trade secret misappropriation and breach of NDA over social media leaks.

Nebraska Attorney General Mike Hilgers has filed a lawsuit against Roblox, accusing the platform of exposing children to predators and misleading parents about its safety measures.

Valve wins a federal jury verdict against patent troll Leigh Rothschild under Washington's Patent Troll Prevention Act, setting a rare legal precedent.

Los Angeles County has sued Roblox over child safety failures, alleging the platform exposes minors to predators and explicit content despite safety claims.

A gamer sues Epic Games, Microsoft, and Mojang, claiming Fortnite and Minecraft caused severe addiction.

Valve faces a £656m UK lawsuit over Steam’s pricing practices, with 14m gamers potentially owed compensation.

Italian watchdog targets Activision Blizzard over aggressive in-game purchase tactics in Diablo Immortal and Call of Duty Mobile, raising consumer protection and gaming addiction concerns.

From Sony vs Tencent to Roblox child safety cases, explore every major gaming lawsuit of 2025. IP battles, addiction claims, and corporate disputes explained.

The KOTOR 2 Switch lawsuit has settled after revealing bizarre details, including claims that fan-made mods have no economic value.