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Krafton ordered to reinstate fired Unknown Worlds CEO Ted Gill in Subnautica 2 lawsuit
Krafton has been ordered to reinstate Ted Gill, the former CEO of Unknown Worlds, amidst a lawsuit. The legal dispute involves allegations that Krafton leadership used ChatGPT to devise a plan to avoid paying Unknown Worlds a $250 million bonus related to Subnautica 2.
xAI is being sued by teens who say Grok created CSAM using their photos
xAI is facing a class action lawsuit filed by three teenagers who allege that its AI model, Grok, used their photos to generate child sexual abuse material (CSAM). The lawsuit claims that xAI violated laws by producing and distributing child abuse material, causing severe emotional distress to the plaintiffs. This legal action follows previous investigations into Grok's alleged creation of nonconsensual nudity and sexualized images of children.
In a wild turn for the Subnautica 2 lawsuit, a judge orders Krafton to restore fired Unknown Worlds CEO and gives them 9…
A judge has ordered Krafton to reinstate former Unknown Worlds CEO Ted Gill and return control of Subnautica 2's early access release schedule to him, nine months after his termination. The court found Krafton breached their agreement by firing key employees without cause to avoid a $250 million payout tied to sales targets. Krafton stated they are evaluating their options while focusing on delivering the game to fans.
Creator of acclaimed retro-style RPG Chained Echoes prepares a lawsuit against physical game publisher, and looks to…
Matthias Linda, the lead developer of the RPG Chained Echoes, is initiating legal action against physical game publisher First Press Games due to a two-year delay in delivering physical copies. Linda has terminated his business relationship with the publisher and will compensate backers who upgraded their orders through First Press Games' store.
Morning Legal Briefs
Grammarly is facing a class action lawsuit concerning its AI-powered 'Expert Review' feature. The lawsuit alleges issues with how the AI handles user data and its review capabilities.
Valve has "serious concerns" with New York Attorney General's loot box lawsuit
Valve has expressed serious concerns regarding a lawsuit filed by the New York Attorney General accusing the company of promoting illegal gambling through loot boxes and item trading. The company is pushing back against these allegations.
Valve speaks out about New York loot box lawsuit in rare attempt at damage control, saying ‘it would have been bad for users and other game developers’ to preempt situation
Valve has publicly addressed the lawsuit filed by the New York Attorney General regarding loot boxes, describing them as gambling. The company stated that the AG's proposed changes to its business operations would have negatively impacted users and developers on Steam, affecting privacy and the ability to trade in-game items.
Valve defends loot boxes in response to New York's lawsuit
Valve has responded to a lawsuit filed by New York's attorney general accusing the company of promoting illegal gambling through loot boxes in games like Counter-Strike 2 and Dota 2. Valve defended its use of mystery boxes, comparing them to physical trading cards and emphasizing that the items are purely cosmetic and transferable, arguing that removing transferability would harm consumers.
Chained Echoes Dev Is Filing A Lawsuit Against Physical Distributor
Chained Echoes developer Matthias Linda is severing ties with physical distributor First Press Games and preparing a lawsuit due to a two-year delay in fulfilling physical copies. Only standard PlayStation 4 editions have been released so far. Linda is offering Kickstarter backers refunds or fulfillment from another publisher.
Chained Echoes Dev Sues First Press Games Over Missing Physical Editions
Matthias Linda, the developer of Chained Echoes, is suing First Press Games due to the failure to deliver physical editions of the game over two years after they were expected. Linda is terminating his business relationship with First Press Games and offering refunds to backers, while also noting that new physical editions may not be produced until the lawsuit concludes.
Fortnite readies a return to Android as lawsuit settles as Epic pins leaks on a contract worker
Fortnite is set to return to Android devices following a settlement between Epic Games and Google, which will allow third-party payment processors. This resolution is part of a broader legal battle concerning app store payment practices. Separately, Epic Games is suing a former contract worker, Hayden Cohen, for allegedly leaking confidential information about upcoming Fortnite collaborations and events.
Nintendo of America sues US government over tariffs
Nintendo of America has filed a lawsuit against the US government seeking refunds for tariffs imposed last year. The company manufactures its hardware in Vietnam and China and argues the tariffs were unlawful. This action follows a Supreme Court decision that struck down global tariffs, leading to new ones being imposed.
Ashes of Creation Legal Update
The MMORPG Ashes of Creation remains in limbo over a month after going offline. Legal disputes, including a lawsuit and counter-suit involving Rob Dawson, have emerged since the game's shutdown.
Nintendo Suing U.S. Government Over Tariffs
Nintendo of America has filed a lawsuit against the United States government in the U.S. Court of International Trade. The company is contesting the tariffs that were implemented by President Donald Trump last year.
Nintendo sues Trump administration
Nintendo of America is suing the Trump administration and several US government agencies in the US Court of International Trade, seeking refunds for tariffs that the Supreme Court later deemed unconstitutional. The company claims these tariffs, amounting to over $200 billion collectively, negatively impacted its business, including causing delays in Nintendo Switch 2 pre-orders and increasing accessory costs.
Nintendo sues US government over Trump administration tariffs
Nintendo of America has filed a lawsuit seeking refunds for tariffs paid under the Trump administration, following a federal judge's ruling that companies are due compensation. Thousands of other companies are also pursuing similar legal action. The tariffs reportedly impacted Nintendo's Switch hardware launch preparations.
Nintendo's Lawsuit Against The U.S. Government Is Automatically Paused
Nintendo of America's lawsuit against the U.S. government regarding tariffs implemented in 2025 has been automatically paused pending the resolution of a related tariff case before the Supreme Court. The company claims these tariffs, enacted under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act, have caused significant financial harm and led to price increases and pre-order delays for its products.
Nintendo of America suing the U.S. government for unlawful tariffs
Nintendo of America is suing the U.S. government over unlawful tariffs imposed by executive orders from the Trump Administration. The company claims these tariffs have severely impacted its operations, particularly with the upcoming release of the Nintendo Switch 2, and is seeking a refund of collected tariffs with interest.
Ashes of Creation director Steven Sharif breaks silence in ongoing legal battle
Ashes of Creation founder Steven Sharif has released a public statement addressing ongoing lawsuits related to the MMO's shutdown. The statement comes amid multiple legal battles being considered by the company.
Nintendo Is Suing The US Government Over Illegal Tariffs
Nintendo has filed a lawsuit against the US government seeking a refund for illegal tariffs previously levied under the IEEPA. The company joins other businesses like Costco and Staples in this legal action following a Supreme Court ruling. US Customs and Border Protection has indicated that its systems may take up to 45 days to process such refunds.
