The EU’s Digital Markets Act (DMA) was passed in November 2022 and at the time was heralded as a proverbial “game patch” set to rebalance the digital playing field. But fast forward to today, with the effects of the DMA now taking shape in reality, what does this all really mean for the games and interactive entertainment industry?
In a nutshell, the DMA is a new regulatory ‘level-up’ to existing competition law rules in the EU:
Designation as a gatekeeper requires a company to have a significant impact on the EU market; provide a vital access point for businesses to reach end users, and to also enjoy an entrenched and durable position in the market.
