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News of the Week; October 14, 2020
GAMES Professional Splatoon player arrested for alleged sexual assault of a minor: Japanese esports organization Creatives parts ways with player Console hackers are shocked after DOJ arrests prominent mod-chip makers Blizzard workers in France called to strike over closure of Versailles office Nintendo forces rebranding for adult entertainer “Pokeprincxss” Nintendo issues cease and desist against […]
News of the Week; October 7, 2020
GAMES Nintendo wins $2m in lawsuit against Team Xecutor resellers: UberChips.com ordered to cease sale of Switch hack devices and destroy all remaining stock Genuine Enabling Tech’s Lawsuit Alleging Patent Infringement by Nintendo Wii and Switch Products Dismissed Mother and son seeking $5m in latest Joy-Con drift lawsuit against Nintendo: Plaintiff argues platform holder has […]
News of the Week; September 30, 2020
GAMES Take-Two sued over use of tattoos in WWE 2K: A judge has ruled that a trial will be required to decide whether it constitutes copyright infringement WWE 2K maker Take-Two heading to trial after copying tattoo artist’s work Alexander v. Take-Two Interactive Software, Inc. Alexander v. Take-Two Interactive Software, Inc.: Memorandum And Order of September […]
News of the Week; September 23, 2020
GAMES Voodoo wins plagiarism lawsuit against Zynga-owned Rollic Games: Judge rules that Istanbul-based firm’s Wood Shop copies key elements of Voodoo carpentry game Woodturning Supercell ordered to pay $8.5 million for infringing Gree’s patents: Texas jury found Clash Royale developer infringed four patents, fine could be increased by up to three times Nintendo sued for […]
News of the Week; September 16, 2020
GAMES Lawsuit over Atari 2600 Copycat Is Going to Trial Ubisoft renamed Immortals Fenyx Rising after trademark dispute: Upcoming game given current name after Monster Energy opposed trademark application for original title Gods & Monsters Twitch apologizes for offensive Hispanic Heritage Month emotes: Emote modifiers including sombreros and maracas “clearly missed the mark” and were […]
News of the Week; September 9, 2020
GAMES Apple is now seeking damages from Epic Games over breach of contract Apple goes on offensive in Epic Games lawsuit: Apple’s official login system will work with Fortnite “indefinitely” but users are encouraged to update Epic accounts Apple pauses plans to end ‘Sign In with Apple’ support for Epic Games accounts Apple says Epic’s Fortnite payment […]
News of the Week; September 2, 2020
GAMES Want to Write a Story About Tardigrades in Space? Make It So!–Abdin v. CBS (Eric Goldman) Abdin v. CBS (USCA 2nd Cir., August 17, 2020) Bugs in Space? Star Trek Plotline Does Not Infringe Tardigrade Video Game Gaming emote litigation: plaintiffs test different causes of action as battle ensues over Fortnite emotes Atlanta Rapper […]
News of the Week; August 26, 2020
GAMES On Appeal, ‘Star Trek Discovery’ Still Doesn’t Infringe On Video Game’s Copyright Judge issues restraining order protecting Unreal Engine development on iOS Temporary restraining order will protect Unreal Engine on Apple platforms Epic wins restraining order against Apple but Fortnite remains blocked: Judge says Epic has yet to demonstrate antitrust, but agrees that “serious […]
News of the Week; August 19, 2020
GAMES FTC Issues Staff Perspective on Video Game Loot Boxes FTC Staff Issue Perspective Paper on Video Game Loot Boxes Workshop FTC Video Game Loot Box Workshop (Staff Perspective) ‘Fortnite’ Battles Big Tech: Why Epic Games Is Suing Apple, Google Over Their App Store ‘Monopolies’ Epic Games v. Apple Inc. (Complaint for Injunctive Relief, August […]
News of the Week; August 12, 2020
GAMES Aeon Must Die dev Limestone Games faces accusations of “endless crunch” and IP theft: Publisher Focus Home Interactive is “carefully looking into” allegations Goldeneye 64 remake shut down by James Bond licence holders: Developers will now redesign upcoming ’90s-style shooter as Project Ianus Ubisoft Loses Appeal and Patent Related to “Rocksmith” is Invalidated UK […]