Look at it this way: If I use a non-regulation net in a pickup game of basketball (full disclosure, I will never play a pickup game of basketball), no one can or will sue me for it. Others seemed justified in the interest of fair play, such as its most recent case against Bossland. Some outcomes have resulted in criticism, including one of the earliest decisions in Blizzard’s favor against.
Blizzard has frequently employed legal action to defend the integrity of the player experience.
From Warcraft to World of Warcraft, Starcraft to Overwatch, and everything in between, the studio has in many ways set the bar for multiplayer experiences.īut the most fascinating legal aspect of the company is Blizzard’s determination to maintain control over its IP for the sake of maintaining the status quo among players. Blizzard Entertainment has produced some of the most beloved and enduring multiplayer games in the industry.
