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Pocketpair is changing Palworld further due to ongoing Nintendo and Pokémon lawsuitPocketpair is changing Palworld further due to ongoing Nintendo and Pokémon lawsuit
byDiego Argüello
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Roblox, Discord sued for 'facilitating the sexual exploitation' of a minorRoblox, Discord sued for 'facilitating the sexual exploitation' of a minor
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Skullgirls dev Hidden Variable sues Autumn Games, alleges $1.2M in unpaid work
Skullgirls dev Hidden Variable sues Autumn Games, alleges $1.2M in unpaid work
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Playdead co-founder Dino Patti claims fellow co-founder keeps legally threatening him
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byJustin Carter, Contributing Editor
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Business
Pokémon Company settles copyright lawsuit filed against Pocket Monster: Remake developer
Pokémon Company settles copyright lawsuit filed against Pocket Monster: Remake developer
Feb 26, 2025
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byJustin Carter, Contributing Editor
A Runner in Bungie's Marathon.
Business
Report: Sony dismisses ex-Bungie director's lawsuit claims, alleged 'consistent misconduct' took place
Report: Sony dismisses ex-Bungie director's lawsuit claims, alleged 'consistent misconduct' took place
Feb 21, 2025
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1 Min Read
byJustin Carter, Contributing Editor
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Business
Dutch consumer foundation sues Sony for overpricing digital PlayStation games
Dutch consumer foundation sues Sony for overpricing digital PlayStation games
Feb 19, 2025
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1 Min Read
byJustin Carter, Contributing Editor
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Dark and Darker dev Ironmace ordered to pay Nexon $5.8 million for trade secret infringement
Dark and Darker dev Ironmace ordered to pay Nexon $5.8 million for trade secret infringement
Feb 14, 2025
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1 Min Read
byJustin Carter, Contributing Editor
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Business
Roblox sues 'rule-breaking' third-party marketplace PlayerAuctions
Roblox sues 'rule-breaking' third-party marketplace PlayerAuctions
Feb 7, 2025
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1 Min Read
byJustin Carter, Contributing Editor
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Crush 40 singer sues Sega over Sonic Adventure 2's 'Live and Learn' theme song
Crush 40 singer sues Sega over Sonic Adventure 2's 'Live and Learn' theme song
Dec 18, 2024
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1 Min Read
byJustin Carter, Contributing Editor
A Runner in Bungie's exraction shooter Marathon.
Business
Ex-Marathon director Chris Barrett sues Sony and Bungie after 'unfounded' firing
Ex-Marathon director Chris Barrett sues Sony and Bungie after 'unfounded' firing
Dec 12, 2024
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1 Min Read
byJustin Carter, Contributing Editor
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Business
Unions for Ubisoft's Barcelona teams sue company over RTO mandate
Unions for Ubisoft's Barcelona teams sue company over RTO mandate
Nov 25, 2024
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1 Min Read
byJustin Carter, Contributing Editor
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Business
How a South Korean intern saved Valve from a Vivendi lawsuit
How a South Korean intern saved Valve from a Vivendi lawsuit
Nov 18, 2024
byJustin Carter, Contributing Editor
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Business
Ubisoft sued for taking The Crew offline and 'duping' players
Ubisoft sued for taking The Crew offline and 'duping' players
Nov 11, 2024
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1 Min Read
byJustin Carter, Contributing Editor
Two monsters in 2024's Palworld.
Business
Pocketpair reveals specific patents featured in Nintendo's lawsuit against Palworld
Pocketpair reveals specific patents featured in Nintendo's lawsuit against Palworld
Nov 8, 2024
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1 Min Read
byJustin Carter, Contributing Editor
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Business
European Court of Justice rules against Sony in PSP cheating lawsuit
European Court of Justice rules against Sony in PSP cheating lawsuit
Oct 21, 2024
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1 Min Read
byTom Regan, Contributing Editor
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Business
Microsoft settles antitrust lawsuit contesting Activision Blizzard acquisition
Microsoft settles antitrust lawsuit contesting Activision Blizzard acquisition
Oct 15, 2024
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1 Min Read
byJustin Carter, Contributing Editor
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Business
New lawsuit alleges Ubisoft shared user data with Meta
New lawsuit alleges Ubisoft shared user data with Meta
Oct 9, 2024
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1 Min Read
byJustin Carter, Contributing Editor
Screenshot from 2024's Palworld.
Business
Report: Analyst says Nintendo's Palworld lawsuit based on 'technical peculiarities'
Report: Analyst says Nintendo's Palworld lawsuit based on 'technical peculiarities'
Sep 26, 2024
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1 Min Read
byJustin Carter, Contributing Editor
A monster with a gun in Palworld.
Business
Pocketpair says Nintendo hasn't revealed what patents Palworld allegedly violates
Pocketpair says Nintendo hasn't revealed what patents Palworld allegedly violates
Sep 19, 2024
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1 Min Read
byJustin Carter, Contributing Editor
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Business
Nintendo sues Palworld developer Pocketpair for alleged patent infringement
Nintendo sues Palworld developer Pocketpair for alleged patent infringement
Sep 19, 2024
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1 Min Read
byDanielle Riendeau, Editor-in-Chief
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Business
IBM wins $44.9 million patent infringement suit against Zynga
IBM wins $44.9 million patent infringement suit against Zynga
Sep 16, 2024
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1 Min Read
byJustin Carter, Contributing Editor
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Business
Report: Lawsuits raise concerns over Xsolla CEO's use of company money
Report: Lawsuits raise concerns over Xsolla CEO's use of company money
Aug 27, 2024
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1 Min Read
byJustin Carter, Contributing Editor
Kazuma Kiryu in Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth.
Business
Sega takes legal action against individual accused of harassing employee
Sega takes legal action against individual accused of harassing employee
Jul 17, 2024
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1 Min Read
byJustin Carter, Contributing Editor
The Blade Twins in Rise of the Ronin.
Business
Koei Tecmo and Youzu reach settlement on copyright infringement suit
Koei Tecmo and Youzu reach settlement on copyright infringement suit
Jul 17, 2024
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1 Min Read
byJustin Carter, Contributing Editor
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Business
Valve sued for allegedly overcharging 14 million UK Steam players
Valve sued for allegedly overcharging 14 million UK Steam players
Jun 12, 2024
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1 Min Read
byJustin Carter, Contributing Editor

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