Gaming/Video games

Los Angeles sues Roblox over child exploitation claim

In a lawsuit, Los Angeles County said Roblox does not carry out adequate moderation and its age-verification systems are not fit for purpose.

ByteDance in talks to sell gaming unit Moonton for more than $7.5 billion, sources say

The deal is a major retreat from online games for ByteDance, who said in 2023 it had decided to restructure its gaming business after a review.

Popularity of Japan anime characters in China unaffected by strained ties

Chinese fans of Japanese-originated anime say their devotion is “a source of spiritual fulfilment”.

NFL-Super Bowl betting at Nevada sportsbooks at lowest level since 2016

Football - NFL - Super Bowl LX - New England Patriots v Seattle Seahawks - Levi's Stadium, Santa Clara, California, United States - February 8, 2026 Seattle Seahawks players hold aloft the Vince Lombardi Trophy as they celebrate after winning Super Bowl LX REUTERS/Mike Blake

Australia warns Roblox over child grooming fears

Around 100 million people use Roblox daily, with under-13s accounting for around 40 per cent of its 2024 users.

Gamers at the Games - how Norway's Dale-Skjevdal relaxes by playing online

Biathlon - Biathlon World Cup - Oberhof, Germany - January 10, 2026 Norway's Johannes Dale-Skjevdal in action during the men's 12.5km pursuit REUTERS/Matthew Childs/File Photo

Gaming giant Roblox under scrutiny in Australia amid child-grooming concerns

Roblox will be tested for its implementation of the nine safety commitments it made in 2025.

Macron says France to study impact of AI and video games on kids

Mr Macron said he’s asking experts to study the impacts of violent video games before a debate in May or June on possible bans.

Crosscountry-Norway's Klaebo laughs off gaming setback

Nordic Skiing - FIS Nordic World Ski Championships - Trondheim, Norway - March 8, 2025 Norway's Johannes Hoesflot Klaebo wins the Men's 50km Mass Start Free REUTERS/Kai Pfaffenbach

Indian police investigate suspected games-related suicide of three young sisters

Concern among experts and regulators has grown in recent years that too much screen time and addictive algorithms are harming child development.

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