God of War Lawsuit Thrown Out; Sony and Jaffe Win
As if often the case with many successful intellectual properties, lawsuits flock around them. David Jaffe and Sony's God of War was not immune to...
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Documents detailing the lawsuit against Activision brought by Jason West and Vince Zampella--the co-founders and former heads of Call of Duty...
READ MORE >"Then he should be dead about 3-4 months ago. Activision has taken massive influence on World of ..."
see all 113 commentsSacked Call of Duty Makers Sue Activision over Royalties and Brand Rights
Update: Activision has fired back with a statement of its own, in which the publisher dismisses the duo's claims as "meritless." Original:...
READ MORE >"The people who run the game would be against it for several reasons: 1) Money. 2) Money. ..."
see all 82 commentsTHQ and WWE Settle Legal Feud, Sign New Contract
Publisher THQ, athletic soap opera organisation World Wrestling Entertainment and toy designer JAKKS Pacific today declared a peaceful end to their...
READ MORE >""...WWE alleged that JAKKS Pacific had bribed the WWE's licensing agent to gain the license..." ..."
see all 6 commentsActivision Countersues No Doubt in Band Hero Spat
In response to No Doubt's lawsuit alleging improper use of band members' likenesses in 'Band Hero' last month, publisher Activision has launched a...
READ MORE >"No Doubt didn't read their contract I'm sure. Activision, while money focused, didn't seem to ..."
see all 22 commentsMicrosoft Accused of Xbox 360 Accessory Monopoly in Datel Lawsuit
Accessory maker Datel taken Microsoft to court, accusing the console manufacturer of unfair competition and monopolizing the market for Xbox 360...
READ MORE >"if they had of done it by the book microsoft would have denied them certification, required they ..."
see all 158 commentsNo Doubt Sues Activision
Is Activision really getting sued again? No Doubt! TMZ reports that the band No Doubt is suing Activision for "the unauthorized use of the No...
READ MORE >"Well, if they had a case. They probably allowed the use of their likeness."
see all 37 commentsChicago Game Ad Restrictions Violate Free Speech, Claims Lawsuit
The Entertainment Software Association has filed a suit against the Chicago Transit Authority, claiming that CTA's new policy to not display...
READ MORE >"telling a corporation they cant make games with violent content is a no-go. that is protected ..."
see all 21 comments3D Realms Countersuit Reveals Continuing Duke Nukem Forever Work, New Duke Game
Duke Nukem series creator 3D Realms/Apogee Ltd. has responded to publisher Take-Two's lawsuit over the incomplete state of Duke Nukem Forever,...
READ MORE >"DNF is dead. It missed the boat by almost a decade. George B fell victim to nastiest form ..."
see all 127 commentsFactor 5 Sued By Ex-Employees
Star Wars: Rogue Squadron and Lair developer Factor 5 is being sued by former employees for fraudulent behaviour in the wake of its bankruptcy,...
READ MORE >"If he stole assets from the company or broke laws when moving assets to a new company that he ..."
see all 17 commentsDuke Nukem Forever Court Documents Reveal Allegations of Offshore Banking Hijinks
Update: 3D Realms/Apogee Ltd. founder Scott Miller has chimed in with his thoughts: Do readers here realize that filed lawsuits are entirely...
READ MORE >"I am sorry, but it doesn't require breaking an NDA to point out a developer who has worked on ..."
see all 230 commentsActivision Sues To Stop Brutal Legend Release
Update 2: Further AP details reveal more of Activision's complaint. The publisher claims Double Fine was paid $15 million to develop Brutal Legend...
READ MORE >""All this drama..." Ever heard that there is no such thing as bad press? I think you are right ..."
see all 299 commentsTake-Two Sues 3D Realms for Failing to Deliver Duke Nukem Forever
Update: Documents for the case have appeared online, revealing that, among other things, Take-Two is demanding a copy of the Duke Nukem Forever...
READ MORE >"What a "major" bummer... I, and so many were really hoping and looking forward to this title ..."
see all 479 commentsRichard Garriott Sues NCSoft for $27 Million
Ultima creator Richard Garriott is suing former employer NCSoft for around $27 million, alleging he lost stock options when the Tabula Rasa...
READ MORE >"Yeah, he obviously doesn't deserve the money that was promised to him in a contract. In fact, ..."
see all 49 commentsValve Sues Activision over 2002 Licensing Dispute
Half-Life 2 developer Valve today filed suit against Activision, owner of former HL2 publisher Sierra, over a 2002 lawsuit regarding cyber-cafe...
READ MORE >"Its truth. Not bias. You're one of those types that claims they have billions in operating costs ..."
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