Nintendo Is on the Hunt Again: This Time for the Unexpectedly Expected Palworld! Palworld, often described as “Pokémon with guns,” is an open-world survival crafting game that blends elements from various popular titles. Players can capture and collect creatures called “Pals,” build bases, and engage in real-time combat. The game’s unique blend of cute creatures…
Nintendo has just filed two major lawsuits in a Washington federal court, targeting individuals who they claim are facilitating Nintendo Switch piracy: A lawsuit against Modded Hardware and its owner, Ryan Daly, for allegedly providing hardware, firmware, and pirated games. A lawsuit against James Williams, known online as Archbox, for his alleged involvement in operating “pirate shops” and moderating online…
RazDog Holdings, a company specializing in interactive media software, has filed a lawsuit against Twitch in the Northern District of California’s courts alleging that Twitch’s homepage and tag system infringe on their patents. Let’s delve into the details: The Crux of RazDog’s Patent Claims According to the filing documents, RazDog alleges that it developed the software in question during…
The gaming giant Valve Corporation is facing a massive £656 million ($843 million) lawsuit in the United Kingdom. The suit alleges that Valve’s dominant position in the PC gaming marketplace through its Steam platform has led to anti-competitive practices and inflated game prices. Let’s dive into the details. Who is suing Valve and why? The lawsuit has been filed on behalf of Vicki Shotbolt, a…
Riot Games, the developer behind League of Legends and Valorant, has agreed to a staggering $100 million settlement in a gender discrimination class-action lawsuit. Root Cause of the Lawsuit The roots of this legal battle can be traced back to 2018 when the Los Angeles Times and Kotaku reported on Riot Games’ toxic workplace environment…
Last week, Nintendo filed a lawsuit against the developers of the leading Nintendo Switch emulator, Yuzu. The Japanese gaming giant accused Yuzu of facilitating piracy of its game setting the stage for a legal battle that many anticipated would shape the future of gaming emulation. However, in a surprising turn of events, the developers of Yuzu…
In a turn of events, Take-Two Interactive and Remedy Entertainment find themselves at odds over their respective logos containing the letter ‘R’. Take-Two, owner of Grand Theft Auto developer Rockstar Games, has filed a trademark dispute against Remedy’s rebranded logo in the United Kingdom. This opposition comes despite the two companies actively working together on…
League of Legends stands as one of the world’s most iconic multiplayer online battle arena (MOBA) games, boasting over 100 million dedicated players. This raging popularity stems not just from its highly strategic and addictive gameplay but also the vibrant fantasy world full of imaginative characters that developers Riot Games have built up since its…
In a significant development, Activision Blizzard, now under Microsoft’s ownership, has reached a settlement in the lawsuit filed by California’s Civil Rights Department (CRD). The lawsuit, initially filed in July 2021, alleged a toxic “frat boy” culture within the gaming giant, fostering an environment of sexual harassment and gender-based discrimination. Background of the Lawsuit The…
In a landmark ruling, Krafton, the developer of the popular battle royale game PUBG Mobile, has emerged victorious in its copyright dispute against NetEase Games, the Chinese gaming giant. The long-standing legal battle, which spanned over five years, centered on allegations that NetEase had infringed on Krafton’s intellectual property with its mobile games, Knives Out…
