NetEase sues Blizzard for $44 million following China licensing split.

NetEase has reportedly filed a lawsuit against Blizzard seeking $43.5 million USD in compensation for discontinued games and services, unsold merchandise inventory, and deposits on undeveloped games, as well as "unequal provisions favoring Blizzard Entertainment" in their licensing agreements. The move comes after Blizzard ended their China licensing deal with NetEase earlier this year, leaving local players unable to access popular titles. Tensions between the long-term partners reportedly came to a head during a conference call last October.