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technology1 month ago•3 min saved

Lobby clashes cast private game servers as piracy battleground

Stop Killing Games lobbied California’s AB 1921 to require publishers to warn 60 days before ending official server support and offer remedies such as offline modes or refunds; the bill stalled in the Senate amid ESA claims that private Minecraft/Call of Duty servers constitute piracy, a claim SKG rejects. EU efforts similarly stalled. With funding and lobbying constraints cited, SKG plans more court challenges and a recruitment drive to push for post-license play protections and counter publishers’ arguments in hearings across other states.

via TechSpot|

#ab-1921 #esa #piracy-claims

video-games2 months ago•5 min saved

Blizzard Expands Legal Battle Against Private WoW Server Project Ascension

Blizzard Entertainment filed a California lawsuit against the developers of Project Ascension, accusing copyright infringement and DMCA violations for operating a private World of Warcraft server, distributing pirated Blizzard software, and monetizing via Donation Points. The company says Ascension uses sanctioned Russian hosts and aims to profit from Blizzard’s IP without permission, and it seeks to uncover additional participants while noting the broader crackdown that has shuttered other private servers like Turtle WoW.

via Aftermath|

#blizzard-entertainment #copyright #donation-points

gaming4 months ago•97 min saved

Turtle WoW Shutdown Highlights Lessons for World of Warcraft’s Next Era

Blizzard has shut down the private World of Warcraft server Turtle WoW after eight years, following copyright pressure as the project grew publicized and monetized through donations; Turtle WoW offered a heavily updated Classic+-style experience with rebuilt balance, new content, and a more grounded levelling arc that attracted many players seeking the old-school feel. The piece argues there are clear lessons for Blizzard about how players respond to Classic+ tinkering and pacing, suggesting official WoW could benefit from evolving leveling, content design, and playable options that capture Turtle WoW’s appeal while protecting IP.

via Windows Central|

#blizzard-entertainment #classic-plus #gaming

world-of-warcraft4 months ago•11 min saved

Stormforge shuts down WoW private servers as Blizzard ramps up crackdown

Stormforge, a private World of Warcraft server project, will cease all operations by May 14, 2026 after a cease-and-desist from Blizzard; realms remain online until closure but no new accounts can be created. With Blizzard winning a court case against Turtle WoW, the crackdown on fan-run servers appears to continue, pushing players toward official WoW Classic options. Stormforge says it will pivot to its own non-Blizzard projects in the future.

via PCGamesN|

#blizzard-entertainment #cease-and-desist #private-servers

world-of-warcraft4 months ago•12 min saved

Blizzard wins court ruling, Turtle WoW private servers ordered offline

Activision Blizzard won its copyright case against Turtle WoW in California federal court, securing an immediate cease-and-desist and a permanent injunction to halt development, distribution, and promotion of Turtle WoW and related private servers. Blizzard and Turtle WoW’s owners reached a settlement, with terms confidential and a dismissal expected within 60 days, signaling a likely end to the Turtle WoW network (donations disabled on the site, ongoing discussions unlikely to yield a fan-licensing path).

via PCGamesN|

#blizzard #copyright-infringement #private-servers

gaming4 months ago•8 min saved

Dune Awakening drops mandatory PvP as 80% skip it, private servers on the way

Dune: Awakening is removing PvP as a mandatory endgame, deleting PvP zones in Hagga Basin and offering a PvP-free Deep Desert as an alternative; a separate PvP-enabled Deep Desert with a 2.5x resource multiplier remains for those who crave combat. The studio notes that about 80% of lifetime players never engaged with PvP, and private server hosting will be tested soon with customizable PvP options, altered harvesting rates, and potential character transfers to support long-term community play.

via Eurogamer|

#dune-awakening #endgame #gaming

gaming3 years ago•7 min saved

Sea of Thieves Developer Aims for Unique Biomes, Not Just Palette Swaps.

Rare, the developer of Sea of Thieves, has expressed interest in adding new biomes to the game but wants to ensure they offer unique gameplay experiences rather than just being a "palette swap." The team also discussed the potential for crossovers with other IPs and the possibility of private servers or a solo mode. However, they emphasized that the shared world aspect of the game is at the heart of the experience. Additionally, Rare expressed interest in adding a photo mode in a future update and has had teams pitch ideas for Sea of Thieves spin-off games.

via GameSpot|

#biomes #crossovers #gaming