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Pride and Purchasing Power: Values-Based Marketing
Pride may be one month a year, but LGBT consumers make purchasing decisions every day of the year. The Human Rights Campaign, the nation’s largest LGBT civil rights organization, published its yearly “Pride in the Marketplace” report on June 16. The report summarizes how and where LGBT consumers spend their money and the decisions they make in the marketplace.
Ex-Starcraft Devs Announce New Strategy Shooter Game Vaunted
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Steam is Being Investigated by the FBI
By Michael Brandon Ingram This article was updated by Andrea Trama on March 17, 2026, in reference to Schedule 1's third-party mods and malware issues. It was first published on March 14. The FBI has launched an official investigation into several games on Steam, targeting a group of games containing malware that have plagued the online marketplace.
Steam is being investigated by the FBI
Michael Brandon Ingram The FBI has launched an official investigation into several games on Steam , targeting a group of games containing malware that have plagued the online marketplace. The storefront operated by Valve has stood as one of the largest gaming platforms since its debut in 2004, featuring more than 100,000 different games available for purchase.
Latest Microsoft Rewards Change Makes the Program Even Worse
23 hours ago Despite facing a Pentagon blacklist and a storm of political headwinds, the AI lab is deepening its bet on enterprise. The timing looks deliberate. The product, called Anthropic Marketplace, is straightforward in concept and timed precisely. Enterprise customers with committed annual spending on …
New York is Officially Suing Valve
By Michael Brandon Ingram The State of New York has filed an official lawsuit against Steam developer Valve, alleging that loot boxes in games like Dota 2 promote illegal gambling to children. Valve has evolved into a titan of the gaming industry since its origins as the developer of games like Half-Life and Team Fortress, building one of the biggest online platforms in the world.
Call of Duty Responds to Rumors of a Standalone Zombies Game Being in Development
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Growing Up Fast: How The FTC Wants Age Verification To Mature In 2026
BakerHostetler are most popular: within Compliance topic(s) The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) hosted its Age Verification Workshop Jan. 28 and was focused on the intersection of age verification technologies and Children's Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA) compliance, reflecting the FTC's growing scrutiny of youth privacy and child safety issues.
Nintendo Orders Pokemon TCG Shop To Change Its Name
By Michael Brandon Ingram Nintendo is forcing a Pokemon TCG store in New York City to change its name, following concerns over the beloved franchise's branding and trademark. The massively popular TCG based on the monster-catching series is easily one of the biggest collectible card games in the world, with a long and storied history throughout its nearly three decades.
Making Gains On Protein Claims
Michael Ingram’s articles from BakerHostetler are most popular: in United States BakerHostetler are most popular: within Compliance topic(s) Protein is having a moment – it's in lattes, on fast‑casual menus and likely being pitched for toothpaste somewhere in a marketing brainstorm. But before brands start flexing those "high protein" callouts, you'll want to make sure your claims take the proper form.
Making Gains on Protein Claims
Protein is having a moment – it’s in lattes, on fast‑casual menus and likely being pitched for toothpaste somewhere in a marketing brainstorm. But before brands start flexing those “high protein” callouts, you’ll want to make sure your claims take the proper form. Here’s the deal: Calling a product “high protein” isn’t as simple as tossing in some whey and hoping for the best.
Steam users have 4 free games to play for January 2026
Steam users are being given a selection of new games to try out for the new year, with four games spanning a variety of different genres. The mega-popular online gaming marketplace boasts one of the largest selections of games of any online storefront, with hundreds of thousands to choose from. Steam carries everything from the biggest AAA games, like Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 and Battlefield 6, to a plethora of indie games from smaller developers.
Baldur's Gate 3 Players Suddenly Have Dozens of Hours of New Content to Kick Off 2026, But There's a Catch
2 days ago The spread of generative AI has become background radiation, pitting players against studios and leaving its role uncertain. As the games industry has been riddled with layoffs and studio closures in recent years, another shadow emerged in 2025: generative AI, which made its way into the game …
AI Leads The Charge At ANA
BakerHostetler are most popular: with readers working within the Property and Telecomms industries From Nov. 3 through Nov. 5, the Windy City welcomed the ANA Masters of Advertising Law Conference. While the conference focused on all things advertising and marketing, one concept seemed to dominate nearly every single panel – AI. Nearly every presentation had some mention of the ways those two letters have changed the game over the past year.
AI Leads the Charge at ANA
From Nov. 3 through Nov. 5, the Windy City welcomed the ANA Masters of Advertising Law Conference. While the conference focused on all things advertising and marketing, one concept seemed to dominate nearly every single panel – AI. Nearly every presentation had some mention of the ways those two letters have changed the game over the past year.
Xbox Sale Discounts Over 60 Games to Less Than $1
5 Clever Uses For Your Old Laptops If you have an old laptop sitting around collecting dust, then it's time to do your best Dr. Frankenstein impression and give it a new life. Even if …
Teens, Trends and Truth in Advertising: Highlights from the NAD Conference
Washington, D.C., was buzzing this week with the sharp insights of advertising law pros at the National Advertising Division (NAD) annual conference. A major discussion point was the role teens are playing in the marketing space. Generation Z is already here making changes in the marketing world, and now Generation Alpha is following in their footsteps. Teens are not just tastemakers; they are also a regulatory priority. Today’s teens are digitally native, socially conscious, and constantly online.
Tomb Raider 4-6 Remastered Could Be Getting a Physical Release
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Nintendo Makes Big Change to Switch Eshop
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Fortnite Leak Reveals New Details About Potential 5v5 Mode for Chapter 6
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Genshin Impact Leak Teases Major Battle Pass Update in Version 5.0
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Star Rail Leak Teases New Robin Song
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Nintendo Drops New Trailer for Switch Exclusive Releasing June 27
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Crash Bandicoot 4 Sales Reportedly Were Better Than Expected
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Genshin Impact Leak Hints at New Characters in Version 4.7
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Genshin Impact Leak Teases Major Change to Treasure Compasses
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Roblox Addresses 'Child Labor' Accusations
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A Bunch of EA Games Just Got Added to the Epic Games Store
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Upcoming Game Features Dinosaurs Wielding Giant Swords
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Hasbro Has More Dungeons and Dragons Video Games Planned
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The Sims 4 Player Builds 7 Bedroom Home, With Greenhouse and Vineyard
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Leveling Up: Advertising to Children Through Video Games | JD Supra
Video games have come a long way from the days of Atari’s Pong; today’s games can contain fully immersive worlds complete with brand partnerships. Video game platforms, such as Roblox, which boasts over 100 million active users in its virtual world, can reach swaths of potential brand loyalists. For many companies and brands, video game marketing and partnerships are untapped areas that can be incredibly successful.
Kraken See Soucy Emerge as a Defensive Presence
While the Seattle Kraken have struggled out of the gate in their inaugural season, Carson Soucy has been a rock at the back-end for the fledgling team. Soucy scored his first goal as a member of the Seattle Kraken during Monday night’s contest in Philadelphia. The former Minnesota Wild defenseman has already proven himself as an offensive threat from the blue line through the first four games of the season for the Kraken.
Madden NFL 22 Early Access Extended for EA Play, Xbox Game Pass Ultimate Subscribers
Citing issues with the trial's timer, EA is offering unlimited playtime for Madden NFL 22's early access players through the next few days. EA Play and Xbox Game Pass Ultimate members recently got their first taste of the newest entry to EA Sports's mega-popular football franchise, Madden NFL 22. Much like other titles on EA's subscription service, the newest entry in the long-running franchise was released for early access to paid members this week.
Life in Plastic – It’s Fantastic | JD Supra
As the world contends with the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, activists are sounding the alarm over another pandemic: the plastic pandemic. Environmentalist groups have been warning Americans about our overconsumption of plastic for years, but now states are taking notice and acting. California and Washington state recently enacted legislation establishing a tiered system designed to increase the amount of postconsumer recycled plastic (PCR) content required for sale.
Pax Australia 2021 Has Been Delayed
PAX Australia announces the delay of the Melbourne-based gaming convention with the yearly event's next edition to take place in 2022. The past year and a half has been a difficult time for both fans and management of large conventions worldwide. The ongoing pandemic and related prevention measures have either sidelined numerous conventions, conferences, and live events or required stricter COVID-19 based regulations.
Final Fantasy 15 Fan And His Dog Cosplay as Noctis and Umbra
A Final Fantasy 15 fan shows off their stunning cosplay of the game's protagonist, Noctis, complete with his canine companion, Umbra. As one of the longest-running and most recognized franchises in gaming, Final Fantasy has inspired countless amounts of stunning and picturesque cosplays over the years. Passionate fans of Square Enix's flagship franchise have brought many of the series' most iconic characters and appearances to life with beautiful cosplays of Final Fantasy's most iconic characters.
Take-Two CEO Still Doesn't Want New Games on Xbox Game Pass
The Grand Theft Auto and Red Dead publisher's CEO doesn't think subscription services 'make sense' for the company's main titles. Share Tweet Email In the era of streaming services like Netflix and Hulu standing as massive pillars of the television and films industry, many gaming companies have looked to follow suit with their own take on the subscription model.
Red Dead Online Player Recreates Trevor From Grand Theft Auto 5
A clever Red Dead Online player uses the game's character creator to make the GTA 5 protagonist Trevor Phillips in all his unhinged glory. Share Tweet Email Over the three years since Red Dead Online's launch, the online offering of Red Dead Redemption 2 has become a hotbed of unique fan creations.
Final Fantasy 14 Making Change to Sage Class Icon
Final Fantasy 14 is changing the icon for the Sage Class debuting in Endwalker, following fan feedback related to 'trypophobia.' With the highly anticipated release of Final Fantasy 14: Endwalker only four months away, Square Enix has been slowly drip-feeding fans with information about the droves of new content the expansion will offer. Among the most noteworthy of the update's addition are the two new player jobs to be featured within Final Fantasy 14's newest expansion.
Red Dead Online Player Creates Homer Simpson in the Game
A Red Dead Redemption player uses the game's character creation to re-create Homer Simpson from The Simpsons in Red Dead Online. Email Since the release of Red Dead Online in 2018, the options provided by the game's character creation have been a popular outlet for the franchise's most creative fans.
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