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Rune 2 Publisher Accuses Bethesda of Sabotage
Ragnarok Game's lawsuit against former Human Head studio was expanded to include Bethesda and Zenimax, who are sait to have deliberately sabotaged Rune 2, fearing that it might compete with The Elder Scrolls series.
video games
Adrian Werner
October 22, 2020
We've Learned Epic's Losses From the Feud With Apple
Thanks to Epic Games' war with Apple we learned some interesting information. 116 million people played Fortnite on iOS devices and they were more willing to spend money on microtransactions than Android users.
video games
Paul Musiolik
October 11, 2020
Waste Affair - Apple's Hardware Went to Customers Instead of Recycling
Another company will soon join the list of entities that got sued by Apple. This time, it will be the company that was supposed to recycle the company's devices.
hardware & software
Bartlomiej Sagan
October 5, 2020
Nintendo Switch Hackers Will be Judged
The leaders of Team Xecuter, a hacker group that targeted Nintendo Switch, have heard the charges and will stand trial.
hardware & software
Mikolaj Laszkiewicz
October 3, 2020
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Epic vs. Apple May be Judged by Jury [Updated]
The lawsuit brought by Epic Games against Apple may not be resolved by a judge but a jury. Normally jurors do not participate in similar trials, but according to Judge Yvonne Gonzales Rogers, the opinion of ordinary people may be very important in this case.
other
Bart Swiatek
September 30, 2020
Former YouTube Moderator Sues Company for Work-related Trauma
A former YouTube moderator decided to sue her former employer, arguing that watching videos that often depicted very violent scenes for several hours a day result in her suffering from depression and symptoms of post-traumatic stress disorder.
hardware & software
Bart Swiatek
September 22, 2020
Ubisoft Renamed Its Game Because Energy Drink
Ubisoft has entered into a rather peculiar conflict with representatives of the Monster Energy product line. The issues was the title of one of the upcoming action games from the French giant, which could mislead the fans of the well-known energy drink brand.
video games
Karol Laska
September 15, 2020
Activision Blizzard Continues Its Battle Against Cheaters
Activision Blizzard's lawyers contacted the GatorCheats team, making cheats for, e.g. Call of Duty: Modern Warfare and Warzone, and demanded that they cease their activities. This is another chapter in the company's fight against cheaters.
video games
Milosz Szubert
September 15, 2020
Apple Countersues Epic as the Battle for 30% Profit Cut Continues
In response to Epic Games' accusations, Apple has filed its own lawsuit, in which it accuses Tim Sweeney's company of breach of contract. The company demands compensation.
video games
Milosz Szubert
September 9, 2020
Google May be Accused of Monopolistic Practices - Again
According to the Reuters news agency - citing several anonymous sources - U.S. Department of Justice investigators may soon be bringing several monopoly charges against Google. The accusations concern mainly two areas - web browser and contracts on the advertising market.
hardware & software
Bart Swiatek
September 7, 2020
Fortnite's Losses on iOS; Epic Demands the Game be Returned to App Store
The removal of Fortnite from App Store and Google Play remains unresolved. However, Epic Games has filed a court order to put pressure on Apple to restore access to the popular battle royale on iOS devices. Reason: Epic Games' „irreparable damage” and a significant decline in the number of players.
video games
Jacob Blazewicz
September 6, 2020
Activision's Lawsuit Scared Cheaters Into Apologizing
Cheat maker and retailer group CXCheats.net has suspended support for their Call of Duty products and apologized for the „pain they caused players”. Reason? A lawsuit from Activision, which apparently decided to get rid of the problem at source.
video games
Jacob Blazewicz
August 31, 2020
Facebook Sues Dealer of Fake Likes on Instagram
Facebook has taken legal action against a developer selling likes on Instagram.
hardware & software
Mikolaj Laszkiewicz
August 31, 2020
Epic vs Apple - Fortnite is Not Coming Back, but Unreal Engine is Safe
There's been a verdict on the Epic Games vs Apple case. Fortnite will not return to the App Store, but developers will not lose access to development tools.
video games
Aleksandra Dziwinska
August 25, 2020
Microsoft Supports Epic Against Apple While Charging 30% in Its Store
Microsoft has made a statement in court criticizing Apple's decision to cut Epic Games from iOS and MacOS development tools. According to the Redmond giant, the move will have a detrimental effect on many video game development companies.
video games
Bart Swiatek
August 24, 2020
Apple Responds to Epic Games' Suit, Targets Unreal Engine
Epic Games' battle against Apple continues. The court has received an application from Tim Sweeney's company to issue an injunction against the cellphone giant. We can read in it that Epic may soon lose access to development tools on Apple's devices.
video games
Damian Gacek
August 18, 2020
Another Lawsuit Against EA; Ultimate Team in FIFA and Madden is Gambling
Electronic Arts has been sued in California for FIFA and Madden Ultimate Team packages. According to the plaintiff, these lootboxes are nothing but a game of chance, an example of gambling, which is illegal in this state.
video games
Jacob Blazewicz
August 17, 2020
Fortnite Pulled From Apple and Google Stores; Epic Goes to War
Apple and Google have removed the shooter Fortnite from their respective app stores. Epic Games has responded with actions against both entities. The reason for the commotion is the high, 30% revenue share on these digital distribution platforms, which Tim Sweeney does not accept.
video games
Bart Swiatek
August 14, 2020
Facebook Sued for Ulawful Collection of Biometric Data
The California state court has received serious accusations that Facebook is illegally collecting biometric data of Instagram users.
hardware & software
Karol Laska
August 13, 2020
Twitter - Phone Numbers Added for Protection Were Used to Make Money
The Federal Trade Commission is investigating Twitter in connection with a case of „unintentional” selling of access to the emails and telephone numbers provided by users as part of a two-step verification, among other things, to advertisers.
hardware & software
Jacob Blazewicz
August 5, 2020