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Playdead co-founder Dino Patti claims fellow co-founder keeps legally threatening him
Update: Playdead confirmed it 'submitted demands' about Patti's unauthorized use of its material, and is seeking to 'protect our trademarks and copyrights.'
March 8, 2025
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Skullgirls dev Hidden Variable sues Autumn Games, alleges $1.2M in unpaid work
Since it's suing Autumn Games, Hidden Variable is 'no longer involved' with anything related to the Skullgirls IP.
March 8, 2025
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Pokémon Company settles copyright lawsuit filed against Pocket Monster: Remake developer
The Pokémon Company accused the two Chinese studios of infringing on its copyright, and eventually settled with them for a 'substantial economic price.'
Feb. 27, 2025
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Report: Sony dismisses ex-Bungie director's lawsuit claims, alleged 'consistent misconduct' took place
Sony claims Chris Barrett attempted to create 'unprofessional levels of intimacy' with multiple women staffers at Bungie.
Feb. 22, 2025
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Dutch consumer foundation sues Sony for overpricing digital PlayStation games
The Dutch consumer foundation Massaschade & Consument alleges Sony prices digital PlayStation games at nearly double the cost of physical versions.
Feb. 20, 2025
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Dark and Darker dev Ironmace ordered to pay Nexon $5.8 million for trade secret infringement
Ironmace and Nexon's legal bout over Dark and Darker has finally reached a conclusion.
Feb. 14, 2025
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Crush 40 singer sues Sega over Sonic Adventure 2's 'Live and Learn' theme song
Frontman Johnny Gioeli claims Sega has spent 23 years using the hit song 'Live & Learn' in dozens of media outside Sonic Adventure 2 without properly compensating him for it.
Dec. 19, 2024
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Ex-Marathon director Chris Barrett sues Sony and Bungie after 'unfounded' firing
Barrett alleges he was fired from Bungie without cause, and that it and Sony are withholding a $45 million employee payout from him.
Dec. 13, 2024
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How a South Korean intern saved Valve from a Vivendi lawsuit
Back in 2002, Vivendi had Valve on the ropes. Then one Korean-speaking intern entered the ring.
Nov. 19, 2024
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Ubisoft sued for taking The Crew offline and 'duping' players
The plaintiffs allege that terminating The Crew means Ubisoft violated California law, and that it intentionally misled players about the game being playable offline.
Nov. 12, 2024
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Pocketpair reveals specific patents featured in Nintendo's lawsuit against Palworld
The studio says Nintendo is seeking 10 million yen in damages and to block Palworld's release.
Nov. 9, 2024
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European Court of Justice rules against Sony in PSP cheating lawsuit
Sony lost the case against UK peripheral firm Datel, failing to ban Datel from marketing Action Replay products.
Oct. 21, 2024