Injunction Against ‘Guy Game’ Sales Upheld in Invasion of Privacy Action

In this interlocutory appeal, the court determined that the trial court did not abuse its discretion in finding that the plaintiff may be entitled to relief for invasion of privacy by misappropriation, and that the injunction was necessary to prevent irreparable harm. It also ruled that the trial court’s decision to allow the plaintiff to proceed as “Jane Doe” was not appealable, and, in any event, would not prejudice the defendants.

Sources: Media Law Reporter | Davis & Co. LLP

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Man Arrested for Virtual Mugging in Lineage II

A man has been arrested in Japan on suspicion of carrying out a virtual mugging spree by using software “bots” (a form of cheating) to beat up and rob characters in the online computer game Lineage II. The stolen virtual possessions were then exchanged for real cash.

Sources: New Scientist | Gamespot | The Enquirer | BBC | CNet | GamePolitics | Ferrago

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Pandora’s Cube Pirate Sentenced

The U.S. District Court for the District of Maryland hands out a four-month jail sentence to an employee of Pandora’s Cube, a major retailer of pirated software and modified consoles in the Washington, DC area.

Sources: Next Generation | ign.com | Gamespot | Team Xbox | Softpedia

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‘Hot Coffee’ FTC Inquiry Given Go Ahead

The U.S. House of Representatives has voted 355 to 21 to support a Federal Trade Commission (FTC) inquiry into Take-Two Interactive/Rockstar Games, with the intention of discovering whether the company and its subsidiary attempted to deceive the Entertainment Software Ratings Board (ESRB) over the sexual content of Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas to avoid an ‘Adults Only’ rating.

Sources: Gamasutra | GameIndustry.biz | The Register | 1Up.com | MSNBC | Gamespot | Yahoo! Games

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GTA San Andreas Rerated AO, Take-Two Suspends Production

In the wake of the ‘hot coffee’ controversy, the ESRB slaps dreaded rating on controversial best seller. Take-Two lowers guidance; Wal-Mart, Best Buy, and Target pull game from shelves.

Sources: Gamespot | Gamasutra | CNN Money | Gamespot | PC Magazine | Joystiq | IGN.com | Forbes

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Confirmed: ‘Hot Coffee’ Sex minigame in PS2 GTA: San Andreas

Cheat unlocks preexisting code in controversy-rocked Grand Theft Auto game, undermining Rockstar Games’ claims of hacker mischief.

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Sony Wins Injunction Against PSP Importer ElectricBirdLand

Online retailer ElectricBirdLand ordered to stop selling handhelds with immediate effect

Sources: GameIndustry.biz | Channel Register

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Xbox-Modding Retailers Plead Guilty to DMCA Violations

Several retailers in Maryland have pleaded guilty to selling modified Xboxes, called “Super Xboxes” by the group, thereby violating the Digital Millennium Copyright Act. The maximum penalty for first-time violators of the DMCA is five years in prison along with a $250,000 fine.

Source: Gamasutra
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Sony and UK Retailer in Dispute over PSP Trademark Issues

Disgruntled U.K. PSP retailer ElectricBirdLand responds to Sony Cease and Desist order instructing retailers to stop selling imported PSPs on the grounds that this infringes trademarks while Sony works to secure the rights to the PSP trademark in the U.K.

Sources: GameIndustry.biz | The Register | Channel Register | XBox Solution

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Play It Wins Injunction Against I-Play

In a passing off claim, UK publisher Play It has been granted an interim injunction against I-Play, preventing the firm – which previously operated under the name of Digital Bridges – from using its new company logo.

Sources GameIndustry.biz | Play-It’s Press Release | Practical Law Co. | Midlet Review

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Valve & Vivendi Universal Settle Distribution Dispute

The settlement provides for a complete severing of the publisher/developer link. Under VU Games is required to cease distribution of Valve’s games – up to and including Half-Life 2, and Valve properties developed by other companies, such as Counter-Strike Condition Zero – on August 31st.

Sources: GameIndustry.biz | Gamasutra | ign.com | Gamespot | ars technica | Yahoo! Games | Wikipedia | Mega Games | Valve Press Release

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Play It Calls in Lawyers over Digital Bridges Rebranding

The Play It group has confirmed that it is seeking legal advice following Digital Bridges‘ decision to rebrand itself under the name ‘I-Play’. I-play is adamant that that it is not infringing Play-It’s Rights.

Sources: GameIndustry.biz | Gamespot | Guardian Unlimited | PGNX Media

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In-Game Virtual Property ‘Theft’ Lead to Fatal Attack

Shanghai gamer Qiu Chengwei killed player Zhu Caoyuan when he discovered he had sold a “dragon sabre” he had been loaned, while playing the online game Legends of Mir 3. Before the attack Mr Chengwei told police about the theft who said the weapon was not real property and took no action.

Sources: BBC | MSNBC | ABC News | Guardian Unlimited | Sydney Morning Herald | RPGamer | The Register | Taipei Times