Competition and Markets Authority investigates Microsoft, Sony and Nintendo's online gaming subscriptions

The UK's Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has launched an investigation into the business practices of Microsoft, Sony and Nintendo, partly in relation to the companies' online gaming subscription services. The CMA has voiced concern about what it says is the unfair practice of automatic renewing Nintendo Switch, PlayStation and Xbox subscriptions. There are also concerns about the associated cancellation and refund policies, and terms and conditions. See also: Valve responds to European complaints about Steam geo-locking Europe hits out at Valve for geo-blocking Steam games Europe hits Google with €1.49 billion fine for breaking antitrust law with AdSense restrictions… [Continue Reading]