WIRED TOKYO 2007 Dev Daikichi_EMP Resolves Steam Issue by Issuing Copyright License to Himself
Indie developer Daikichi_EMP restored WIRED TOKYO 2007 to Steam after legally granting himself permission to use his own board games in the project.
Lawsuits & Copyright
This section covers legal disputes, regulatory actions, and intellectual property enforcement across the gaming and entertainment industries. It documents lawsuits and government crackdowns related to unauthorized game leaks, digital piracy, loot box mechanics, child safety concerns, and corporate m
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Choreographer Darrin Henson Sues Sony Music Over Bye Bye Bye Dance Used in Deadpool and Fortnite
Choreographer Darrin Henson files a lawsuit against Sony Music over the unauthorized use of his iconic Bye Bye Bye dance routine in Deadpool & Wolverine and Fortnite.
Streamers Drop Neverness to Everness Sponsorships Over Undisclosed Use of AI Assets
Streamers are pulling out of sponsorships for Neverness to Everness after discovering undisclosed AI-generated assets in the newly released open-world game.
Tsuburaya Wins 30-Year Legal Battle Over Classic Ultraman International Rights
Tsuburaya Productions has officially won the 30-year legal dispute against UM Corporation over the international distribution rights to classic Ultraman series.
Kenjiro Tsuda Sues TikTok in Tokyo District Court Over Unauthorized AI Voice Clones
Voice actor Kenjiro Tsuda has filed a lawsuit against TikTok in Tokyo, demanding the removal of over 180 videos using unauthorized AI-generated replicas of his voice for narration.
Roblox Attempts to Move Over 150 Child Abuse Lawsuits Out of Public Court via Terms of Service
Roblox is seeking to push over 150 federal child safety lawsuits into private arbitration, citing terms of service clauses that waive users' rights to open court proceedings.
Cody Rhodes Reveals He Received a Warning from Nintendo Over Zelda Triforce Boots
WWE Champion Cody Rhodes revealed that Nintendo once issued him a warning after he featured The Legend of Zelda's Triforce symbol on his wrestling boots.
Japan Patent Office Rejects Nintendo's Touchscreen Monster-Catching Patent Due to Fanmade Game
The Japan Patent Office has rejected Nintendo's patent application for touch-screen monster-catching mechanics, citing prior art from a fan-made Pokémon game.
Game Studios and Publishers Increasingly Ban Generative AI in Contracts Over Legal Risks
A video game lawyer reveals that studios and publishers are increasingly adding strict contract clauses forbidding generative AI in creative work due to legal risks.
Tokyo Police Arrest Anime Fan for Placing and Cancelling 4.3 Billion Yen in Shueisha Orders
Tokyo police have arrested an anime fan who placed and cancelled over 2,000 merchandise orders from publisher Shueisha to relieve stress, causing massive damages.
ESA Claims Minecraft Community Servers Are Illegal, Fans Push Back
During discussions on game preservation, the ESA claimed Minecraft community servers are illegal, sparking backlash from fans who pointed out Mojang explicitly allows them.
EU Considers Ending Physical Discs Commercial Freedom, While Other Nations Debate Consumer Protection
The EU states it cannot block Sony's move to end physical discs citing commercial freedom, though other countries are pushing for consumer protection.