video game companies

Qualcomm has announced two new flagship smartphone processors: the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 and, for the first time alongside it, an 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6. The company describes both as flagship chips, with the differences between them relatively minor, mainly improved AI processing, video capture and gaming performance. Tech watchers are comparing the two tiers and what the changes mean for upcoming flagship phones.

Companies facing a lawsuit over video game addiction cannot compel the case into arbitration, according to a ruling reported by Law360. The decision means the addiction claims can proceed in court rather than in private arbitration, a potentially significant setback for the game industry defendants and a notable development for families pursuing such claims.

A Chicago Tribune column reports that a major gaming company is unhappy with betting odds tied to video game or esports wagering, arguing the odds are unfavorable or misleading for players. The piece critiques how the betting market prices these wagers and what that means for consumers.