Gaming Industry is a topic tracked in our intelligence system with 5 linked articles.
California Assembly passes AB 1921 'Protect Our Games Act' to require post-service access or refunds for digitally sold games, with 60 days' termination notice; not enacted yet and faces Senate/governor approval.
GTA 6 developers form the Rockstar Game Workers Union within IWGB, alleging union-busting and setting up a high-stakes legal clash with Rockstar amid 30+ firings and a spread of unionized staff across multiple UK offices.
Sony hikes PlayStation Plus pricing in select regions effective May 20, with US increases of $1 for 1-month and $3 for 3-month Essential plans; regional base prices are $10.99/€9.99/£7.99 for 1 month and $27.99/€27.99/£21.99 for 3 months.
Nintendo announces regional MSRP hikes for Switch 2 and other Switch models, plus Switch Online and playing cards, with staged effective dates across Japan, the US/Canada, and Europe.
Sony clarifies PS5/PS4 DRM requires a one-time online license check, debunking monthly verification rumors.
Black Tabby Games launches indie publishing and signs two deals, signaling indie developers expanding into publishing amid industry instability.
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