Madden creator sues EA for royalties
The Madden series' creator is suing EA for 19 years of royalties, saying the football games are still based on his original from 1988.
READ MORE >Court orders THQ to stop poaching Ubisoft talent
According to French website Rue Frontenac, Ubisoft has been granted an injunction order against THQ from the Superior Court of Quebec in order to protect itself from talent being poached out from under contractual obligations...
READ MORE >"So I wonder when Killer's Mantra: Sisterhood will be announced by THQ. Perhaps Wraith Recon, ..."
see all 47 commentsGothic 4 expansion delayed indefinitely 'due to legal uncertainty'
ArcaniA: Gothic 4's standalone expansion Fall of Setarrif, due to launch this week, might never be released, following legal confusion.
READ MORE >"Yes, I enjoyed it. Voice acting blew (other than the main character's voice), and some of the ..."
see all 19 commentsReport: Sony Begins Banning PS3 Jailbreak Users [Updated]
[Update 14:45] A Sony spokesperson confirmed to Shacknews that the PSN bans are both permanent and worldwide. Users can, however, still play games...
READ MORE >"I buy my games (I like physical copies) but, Sony, I will continue to hack to gain access to the ..."
see all 29 commentsSony Issues Ultimatum to PS3 Hackers
Sony is taking a tough stance on PlayStation 3 hackers, today issuing a stern warning on the PlayStation Blog. The post from social media manager...
READ MORE >"No, I was not trolling. That truly is my opinion of of the PSN. I own all three major consoles ..."
see all 44 commentsJudge Denies Sony's Expedited Discovery Request, Squashing Subpoena Hopes Until March
Sony's legal drama with PlayStation 3 hacker George Hotz (aka "GeoHot") continues. PSX-Scene reports that District Court Judge Susan Illston has...
READ MORE >"ok, can someone tell me if this is something I should be concerning myself with being that I am ..."
see all 4 commentsSony Gets Temporary Restraining Order Against PlayStation 3 Hackers
The next chapter in the PlayStation 3 jailbreak fiasco continues. The US District Court for the Northern District of California has decided that...
READ MORE >"You have it issued against John Does. It doesn't matter that you can't identify them yet. If you ..."
see all 11 commentsZynga Issues Cease & Desist to Protect "Ville" Trademark
Popular Facebook game developer Zynga has issued a cease and desist order against Blingville, for its game of the same name. GamesIndustry.biz...
READ MORE >"Your idea of how a trademark works is incorrect. You have the basic premise down, but need to be ..."
see all 32 commentsKonami to Fully Acquire Hudson This Spring
Konami is preparing a full takeover of the publisher/developer Hudson Soft, to be completed on April 1. Andriasang (via Nikkei) reports that...
READ MORE >"The tech is still property of NEC, but that is not what is important anymore."
see all 6 commentsPlayStation 3 Hacker Case Delayed
Sony's lawsuit against PlayStation 3 hacker George Hotz (a.k.a. "Geohot") has been delayed over confusion regarding jurisdiction. GamesIndustry.biz...
READ MORE >"Well, this is what this case will help to bring an understanding too."
see all 64 commentsOnLive Claims Patent for Cloud-Based Gaming
OnLive is claiming that it has been awarded a U.S. patent, originally filed in December 2002 by the company's chief executive Steve Perlman, which...
READ MORE >"You realize that like every patent cites similar patents? The point is in how it's different. ..."
see all 18 commentsECA Releases Video Discussing Proposed California Law with Rallying Industry Supporters
On November 2, the United States Supreme Court heard opening arguments in the case pitting California state versus the Entertainment Merchants Association and the Entertainment Software Association
READ MORE >"I dont think they will go through with this ever all they have to do is go turn on a 360 or ps3 ..."
see all 6 commentsAxl Rose Sues Activision Over Slash in Guitar Hero 3
The much-publicised hostilities between Guns N' Roses singer Axl Rose and former guitarist Slash have entered the realm of video games, as Rose is...
READ MORE >"Hmm douchebag primadonna vs conglomerate gaming megacorp? How is this not good news Let's ..."
see all 34 commentsCalifornia Bill to Restrict Sale of Violent Videogames to Minors Argued in US Supreme Court
The long-running legal process over California's bill to restrict the sale of violent games to minors entered the homestretch today in a hearing...
READ MORE >"Nice article Garnett. I think I would disagree that the court gave little indication as to how ..."
see all 24 commentsAlleged Breach Thief Put on 18-Month Probation
Justin May, the twenty year-old accused of attempting to steal the game code of Atomic Games' Breach at PAX East 2010, has been placed on an...
READ MORE >"The kid failed to show up for court. I don't think "respect" is high on his vocabulary."
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"Good! I hope it shakes up this bullshit known as Madden Football. I wish other companies could ..."
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