A guide to six regulatory risks shaping games in 2026

By Simon Hembt · GamesIndustry.biz · Tuesday, 13 October 2026 at 11:25 (1h ago) · Original article ↗

Dr Simon Hembt is counsel at Bird & Bird in Frankfurt, Germany. He advises games companies on IP, AI/tech, and media regulation. He co-edited Bird & Bird's Game Plan 2026 report.

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