Blizzard filed a California lawsuit on June 12 against Project Ascension, alleging copyright infringement, DMCA violations, and other claims tied to a private World of Warcraft server that advertised more than one million players.
Palworld’s Nintendo lawsuit has court presentation dates set for October 1 and November 9, while VGC reports the remaining damages may be limited to about $30K because the claims now focus on older Japanese versions.
Microsoft has agreed to pay $250 million to settle shareholder litigation tied to its $75.4 billion Activision Blizzard acquisition. Court approval is still required, and Reddit discussion focused on Bobby Kotick, the sale price, and the deal’s long-term effect on game industry competition.
Two Nintendo customers filed a proposed class action in the Western District of Washington on April 21, 2026, arguing Nintendo should pass tariff refunds back to buyers if it recovers duties from the U.S. government.