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Turtle WoW players share one last goodbye as the fan World of Warcraft server shuts down for good
The fan-operated private server network Turtle WoW has officially shut down its servers after nearly eight years of operation. This follows a legal settlement between Turtle WoW and Blizzard Entertainment, which issued a cease and desist order. The community held a final farewell event before the servers went offline, marking the end of an era for many players.
After shaking off Nexon’s copyright infringement accusations, Dark and Darker survives the Korean legal system and will continue development
The Supreme Court of South Korea has rejected Nexon's copyright infringement allegations against Ironmace, allowing Dark and Darker to continue development. While Ironmace was ordered to pay 5.7 billion Korean Won for trade secret violations, this was a reduction from a previous ruling, and they received a partial refund. A criminal case between the two parties is still ongoing.
Evening Legal Briefs
Apple plans to appeal to the Supreme Court in its ongoing legal dispute with Epic Games. The article also briefly mentions a vetoed age verification bill in Wisconsin related to adult content.
Apple will again appeal to the Supreme Court in battle with Epic Games
Apple is appealing to the Supreme Court for a second time regarding its ability to charge commissions on mobile purchases made through third-party payment systems. This legal battle with Epic Games centers on the fees Apple charges developers. Epic Games has also been in a similar dispute with Google, which recently saw Fortnite return to the Google Play Store.
IOI Partners disowns MindsEye, Krafton collabs with arms dealer, and more cuts at Ubisoft - Patch Notes #44
Several major gaming companies faced significant news this past fortnight. IOI Partners disowned the game MindsEye, Krafton announced a $1 billion partnership with a defense firm while simultaneously losing a lawsuit, and Ubisoft underwent restructuring leading to layoffs and the closure of Red Storm Entertainment's game development. Additionally, unionized game workers are petitioning for immigrant protections, Pokemon Pokopia achieved strong sales, and Nvidia's DLSS 5 technology faced backlash from developers.
MMO Week in Review: Midnight’s proper launch, Ashes of Creation’s legal battle
This week's MMO news roundup covers the official launch of World of Warcraft Midnight, a legal battle involving Ashes of Creation's former boss Steven Sharif, and the debuts of Bungie's Marathon and Equinox Homecoming. Several games, including Highguard and Eldegarde, are also announced to be sunsetting.
Tim Sweeney muzzled, Highguard crumbles, and the slow demise of Bluepoint - Patch Notes #43
This week's gaming news includes Devolver Digital's charity partnership, the potential acquisition of Warner Bros. Games by Paramount, and the permanent shutdown of Highguard. Unity is delisting publishers from the Greater China region, while Sony's Bluepoint Games reportedly pitched a Bloodborne remake before its closure and is reconsidering its PC strategy. Epic Games' Tim Sweeney is now restricted from criticizing Google until 2032 as part of a settlement.
