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Adam Celarek, 15 August 2023, 12:31

John Carmack, co-founder of the legendary id Software, has frequently faced Bethesda in court over the past decade. Recent posts from the developer's Twitter/X, however, suggest that the relationship between the feuding parties has improved considerably.

Kamil Kleszyk, 27 July 2023, 18:20

Activision has sued Anthony Fantano for „abuse” of intellectual property rights after the creator demanded monetary compensation from the publisher for the use of his audio in a clip.

Maciej Gaffke, 18 July 2023, 12:17

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) is not giving up and is appealing the ruling favoring Microsoft. In the meantime, Internet users have stormed the authority's Wikipedia page.

Hubert Sledziewski, 12 July 2023, 09:46

Microsoft has won the court battle with the US Federal Trade Commission (FTC). Thus, nothing now stands in the way of its acquisition of Activision Blizzard.

Marcin Przala, 07 July 2023, 14:57

A toxic gamer who sent police to Ubisoft Montreal in 2020 as revenge has been sentended to prison.

Agnes Adamus, 05 July 2023, 12:32

Statistics released during the FTC vs. Microsoft hearing showed which platforms Call of Duty is most popular on. If you assumed it would be PC, PlayStation or Xbox, you are wrong.

Kamil Kleszyk, 30 June 2023, 15:54

More and more interesting information is coming out during Microsoft's continuing series of hearings by the Federal Trade Commission. This time we learned that 2026 will see the release of... Elder Scrolls 16.

Agnes Adamus, 30 June 2023, 14:03

According to Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella, console exclusivity of video games is not good. However, the market standards imposed by Sony prevent his company from abandoned this model.

Hubert Sledziewski, 27 June 2023, 23:00

Sony CEO Jim Ryan „has no quarrel” with Starfield's console exclusivity. What's more, he doesn't see it as anti-competitive.

Adrian Werner, 25 June 2023, 23:06

During the court hearing, Microsoft's Phil Spencer said that it has not yet been decided whether The Elder Scrolls VI will be a title exclusive to PC and Xbox consoles, and that's because, as he explains, the game will be released in five years at the earliest.

Kamil Kleszyk, 21 June 2023, 15:38

Alleged internal messages sent between Microsoft employees have surfaced, making it clear that the Activision deal is aimed at eliminating PlayStation from the game market.

Hubert Sledziewski, 14 June 2023, 16:36

Microsoft and Activision Blizzard have been granted a „temporary restraining order” by a court in the United States. This is to prevent the companies from finalizing their merger prematurely.

Karol Laska, 30 May 2023, 14:43

Robert Kurvitz, in an interview with Chris Bratt, gave the official reason for his dismissal by ZA/UM - it was an attempt to steal the Disco Elysium brand. The developer, however, dismissed the reports.

Kamil Kleszyk, 24 May 2023, 15:49

An American citizen has decided to sue Nintendo after his child spent more than $170 on lootboxes in Mario Kart Tour.

Kamil Kleszyk, 23 May 2023, 14:36

A group of gamers who see a threat in the merger between Activision and Microsoft have asked a California court to block the deal. The US judiciary rejected the lawsuit.

Jacob Blazewicz, 15 May 2023, 12:53

Riot Games' discrimination case against women is coming to an end. The settlement obliges LoL developers to pay a total of $100 million to more than 1,500 people.

Adam Celarek, 09 May 2023, 16:58

Microsoft is not giving up on the Activision deal. After the UK blocked the merger, the corporation is reaching out for help from a lawyer experienced in similar cases.

Adam Celarek, 26 April 2023, 16:13

The developers of Dark and Darker have decided to return the money given in the form of voluntary donations by fans. However, players have shown unexpected support to the studio.

Michal Ciezadlik, 21 April 2023, 15:35

Nexon has filed an official lawsuit against Ironmace, the studio responsible for Dark and Darker, which has recently become popular. Among other things, the Korean company is demanding that Ironmace cease work on they game and pay damages.

Jakub Tarchala, 11 April 2023, 14:58

Nintendo wants to punish an „anonymous” perpetrator who illegally published an 200-page artbook from The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom. The case has gone to court.

Adam Celarek, 04 April 2023, 14:35

The nearly two-year-long court battle between Take-Two and a group of modders modifying GTA games is most likely at an end. However, another one is looming in the background.

Adrian Werner, 02 April 2023, 22:22

Fans of Dark and Darker have shown that they are ready to give substantial financial support to the game's developers in their legal battle with Nexon.

Kamil Kleszyk, 27 March 2023, 13:00

The high-profile case over alleged harassment allegedly committed by Chris Avellone is slowly coming to an end. The women who sued the famous game designer have withdrawn their accusations.

Zuzanna Domeradzka, 15 March 2023, 13:22

The dispute between ZA/UM, the studio responsible for Disco Elysium, and its former employees is apparently slowly coming to an end. Kaur Kender has responded to court orders for payment related to the lawsuit he filed, which was withdrawn in December.

Marcin Przala, 09 March 2023, 15:18

One of the local offices of Dark and Darker devs was raided by police. Korean team is defusing the situation and assuring that everything is under control. However, conflicting information on the subject is appearing online.

Krzysztof Kaluzinski, 05 March 2023, 23:31

Austria joins countries that treat loot boxes as gambling. A court in the city of Hermagor has ordered Sony to refund the money a player used to purchase packs in FIFA Ultimate Team mode.

Kamil Kleszyk, 02 March 2023, 12:00

A man accused of committing murder has gone on trial in the UK. One of the suggested motivations of the killer was, according to prosecutors, a „bizarre fantasy” of being Agent 47, the protagonist of the Hitman series.

Ewa Ichniowska, 23 February 2023, 16:58

The makers of one of the biggest hits of recent years are bringing out new guns in the fight against leaks. Users in America, Spain and Russia are now also being targeted.

Marcin Przala, 15 February 2023, 14:05

Bungie is not forgiving cheat sellers. This time, the U.S. developers are demanding multimillion-dollar damages from the Romanian owner of a website where, until recently, cheats for Destiny 2 could be purchased.

Marcin Przala, 10 February 2023, 14:48

Sony representatives claim that Microsoft is 'harassing' their company and exposing them to millions of dollars in losses in connection with the pending Activision Blizzard acquisition.

Jakub Tarchala, 08 February 2023, 15:14

Modders who have not bowed to Take-Two can count on an amicable resolution of the matter. Perhaps this sends a clear message to other mod developers that the publisher is only threatening the modders to „buy time.”.

Hubert Sledziewski, 24 January 2023, 13:33

Microsoft considers details of PlayStation game development process to be relevant to the Federal Trade Commission's investigation attempting to undermine the Activision Blizzard acquisition. The Redmond giant has therefore invited Sony to court to reveal its secrets.

Jakub Tarchala, 03 January 2023, 15:34

After the grueling court affair between Epic Games and Apple, the two sides have not been particularly solicitous. Out of nowhere, however, Tim Sweeney seems to have restored hopes for the return of Fortnite on iOS.

Adrian Werner, 20 December 2022, 14:09

Bungie and Ubisoft have joined forces against cheaters. In a lawsuit, they are demanding more than $2 million from a group making money from cheats for Destiny 2 and Tom Clancy's Rainbow Six: Siege.

Wiktor Szczesny, 09 December 2022, 15:16

Microsoft's acquisition of Activision Blizzard is a record-breaking deal in financial terms, but also a legal turmoil. The deal has become the subject of a battle between the American company and a number of authorities. Most recently, the Federal Trade Commission joined in.

Kamil Kleszyk, 27 November 2022, 21:07

The situation of Disco Elysium 2 is becoming increasingly complicated. In the course of the ongoing court battle, more information related to the potentially fraudulent activities of ZA/UM studio's owners is coming to light.

Hubert Sledziewski, 24 October 2022, 13:56

Robert Kurvitz, creative director of Disco Elysium, has sued the Estonian studio ZA/UM. The case has to do with a recent scandal and the alleged involuntary departure of three people from the development team.

Michal Ciezadlik, 22 August 2022, 13:59

Sony's got trouble in the UK. A 5 billion pound class action lawsuit has been filed against the company for „ripping people off” when they make purchases through the PlayStation Store.

Adrian Werner, 03 August 2022, 12:18

Bungie has recently become known for suing cheaters and trolls. The team's lawyers explained why the company adopted this strategy.

Kamil Kleszyk, 21 July 2022, 15:00

The Japanese company that manufactures the PlayStation 5 will face a lawsuit from disgruntled customers. According to the owners of the device, Sony deliberately concealed its defectiveness when allowing the consoles to be sold.

Adrian Werner, 19 July 2022, 13:01

Bungie has sued a streamer who not only used cheats in Destiny 2, but also threatened studio employees.

Patryk Michas, 12 May 2022, 13:53

Activision Blizzard claims it was wrongly accused. The company has petitioned the court to dismiss the sexual harassment allegations, challenging the commission's authority.

Przemyslaw Dygas, 10 May 2022, 12:03

League of Legends developers sued a Chinese mobile game developer. The company allegedly created a rip-off of the popular Wild Rift.

Patryk Michas, 07 May 2022, 16:02

Nvidia has been fined a sizeable amount of money. The reason is cryptocurrencies, or more precisely, the lack of disclosure of reliable information about their impact on the company's revenues.

Hubert Sledziewski, 22 April 2022, 20:29

A gender discrimination lawsuit filed against Sony has been dismissed by the federal court. The former female employee who brought the suit against the company was given time to refile her allegations.

Patrick Kubiak, 02 April 2022, 17:03

It looks like Epic Games' dispute with Apple will continue. The parties engage more soldiers. Roblox Corporation has just taken the side of the Cupertino giant.

Michael Zegar, 31 March 2022, 20:48

Activision Blizzard has finalized the settlement with the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission. The company will pay the affected employees $18 million.

Przemyslaw Dygas, 28 March 2022, 12:18

Activision Blizzard has been hit with another lawsuit. Once again, it is related to employee mistreatment.

Sonia Selerska, 08 March 2022, 15:39

NBA 2K series publisher Take-Two Interactive is set to face legal action for its practices regarding virtual currency and loot boxes.

Jacob Blazewicz, 28 January 2022, 14:24

The case of investors who lost out on the release of Cyberpunk 2077 has come to an end. CD Projekt has signed a settlement that includes a statement of "no admission of any fault on the part of the Company or the other defendants”.