Copyright News
The latest Copyright coverage curated for game developers.
GamesIndustry.biz reports Nintendo of America has won $4.5 million in damages from Reddit user James C. Williams, known as Archbox, after a default judgment over Switch piracy and circumvention tools. …
A Tetris-inspired browser game called Build The Wall was removed after Tetris Holding warned that it takes copyright violations “very seriously.” The takedown underscores how aggressively the company protects the …
Ars Technica reports that the White House quietly pulled a Tetris-like browser game after The Tetris Company disavowed any involvement and warned it takes copyright infringement seriously. The anti-immigration minigame …
GamesIndustry.biz reports that The Tetris Company has distanced itself from a White House parody game, saying it was not involved in its creation and takes copyright infringement seriously. The Tetris …
Blizzard is taking Project Ascension, a private WoW server with over a million players, to court over alleged large-scale piracy and monetization of its game assets. For developers, the interesting …
Microsoft's decision to withdraw its DMCA claim against indie developer Unomelon is a significant win for the indie community. This move not only alleviates legal pressure on Unomelon but also …
Microsoft's takedown of Project Misriah highlights the ongoing tension between modding and copyright enforcement. This situation underscores the challenges developers face when creating fan content that closely mimics original games, …
Tencent has paused all testing and marketing for Light of Motiram as it gears up for a significant copyright lawsuit set for January. This decision underscores the legal challenges that …
Bungie has reached an undisclosed settlement in a copyright lawsuit with a writer who claimed that Destiny 2's storyline borrowed elements from his work. This resolution highlights the ongoing challenges …