The global video game industry faces increasing tension over digital regulation and taxation. This is intensified by inconsistent approaches to issues like gambling, data privacy, online content moderation, and consumer protection. Some countries have heavily restricted monetization practices considered exploitative or addictive, while others remain largely unregulated. These conflicting laws and tax regimes spark debates over digital sovereignty, fairness, and representation. The lack of a unified global framework for taxing and regulating video games highlights the need for international cooperation but progress remains slow amid national interests and competing regulatory philosophies.