PickMos, a Parody of Pokémon and Palworld, Pulled from Steam Following Plagiarism Backlash
PickMos was abruptly removed from Steam after facing heavy backlash from artists for blatantly copying Pokémon fan art and other game assets.
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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Chinese Factory Exposed for Repacking Opened Pokémon Cards in Counterfeit Booster Packs
A Chinese factory was exposed using official PDF files to print fake Pokémon card booster wrappers, repacking opened cards to resell them as new packs.
South Korean R18 Artists Forced to Pose as Japanese Due to Strict Censorship Laws
Strict domestic censorship laws are forcing South Korean R18 artists to disguise themselves as Japanese creators despite surging global demand for adult art.
FTC Warns Major Payment Processors Against Trade Discrimination and Political Deplatforming
The US FTC has warned major payment platforms including Visa and PayPal against arbitrarily denying financial services to creators over political or ideological viewpoints.
White House Posts AI Video Mimicking Animal Crossing to Promote US Farmer Aid
The White House shared an AI-generated video styled after Nintendo's Animal Crossing to promote aid for US farmers, sparking backlash amid ongoing tensions with the publisher.
Tong Li Reveals The Ravages of Time Has Been Infringed by Thai Publisher for Nearly 18 Years
Tong Li Publishing announced that Thai license rights for The Ravages of Time expired in 2008, making all subsequent releases and e-books illegal copyright infringements.
OpenAI to Shut Down Sora Following Disney's Withdrawal of Investment and IP Licensing
OpenAI has announced the termination of its AI video generation tool Sora after Disney pulled out of its major investment and character licensing agreement.
Three Men Arrested in Japan for 51 Million Yen Rare Pokémon Card Fraud
Tokyo police arrested three men who attempted to fraudulently purchase three rare Pokémon cards worth over 51 million yen from a collector.
VTuber Agency PANDORA Trademarks "XTuber" as a New Creator Category
Japanese VTuber agency PANDORA has trademarked the term "XTuber" to define hybrid creators who alternate between virtual avatars and real-life appearances.
Sony Develops Protective AI to Safeguard Copyrights and Ensure Fair Creator Compensation
Sony AI is developing Protective AI technology to prevent copyright infringement in AI-generated video and music while helping creators receive fair compensation.
Tokyogurl and Cheerio Sentenced to Six Months for SEA Games ROV Cheating Scandal, Reduced by Half
Thai esports player Tokyogurl and Cheerio received reduced three-month prison sentences after pleading guilty to cheating during the SEA Games Arena of Valor tournament.
HoYoverse Cracks Down on Over 300 Genshin and Star Rail Leakers, Winning Over $5 Million in Damages
HoYoverse reported major legal victories against over 300 Genshin Impact and Honkai: Star Rail leakers, securing more than $5 million in compensation.