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Ex-TSMC Manager Indicted in Taiwan for Allegedly Stealing Chip Secrets for China

A former TSMC deputy manager is the first to face charges under Taiwan's National Security Act for an alleged attempt to leak core chipmaking technologies.

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Nintendo Seeks Dismissal of Class Action Lawsuit Over Switch Price Increases

The company argues that price adjustments are standard commercial practice and not subject to retroactive rebates.

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Nintendo Argues It's Not Obligated to Pass Tariff Refunds to Switch Customers

The company maintains that consumers received precisely what they paid for, irrespective of the original price's tariff impact.

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Sony's PlayStation Disc Sales Data Underscores Shift to Digital

New figures reveal that only seven PlayStation games have surpassed 100,000 physical sales in the US this year, highlighting a significant decline in physical media relevance.

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Forza Horizon 5 Creative Director Calls Xbox Game Pass a 'Good Idea' That Failed to Land

Mike Brown suggests subscriber numbers fell short of business viability, leading to studio closures and job losses.

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Judge Halts Paramount-Warner Bros. Merger Amid Antitrust Concerns

A temporary restraining order pauses the $110 billion acquisition following a lawsuit filed by 12 states.

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Ex-Forza Horizon Director Calls Game Pass Concept 'Good,' But Ultimately Unsuccessful

Mike Brown, formerly of Playground Games, reflects on the challenges of making the subscription service financially viable.

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Paramount-Warner Bros. Merger Temporarily Paused By Federal Judge

A federal judge has issued a temporary restraining order against Paramount, blocking the proposed acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery for 14 days following concerns over job losses and reduced competition.

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Judge Halts Paramount-Warner Bros. Merger Talks for Two Weeks Amid Antitrust Concerns

A state coalition's legal challenge argues the potential merger could lead to higher prices and reduced content offerings.