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[Spyxos]

Former Chinese publishing partner NetEase has filed a lawsuit against Blizzard Entertainment, seeking ¥300 million Yuan (roughly $43.5 million USD) in refunds for discontinued games and services to more than 1.12 million players since the server shutdown last January.

As reported by Chinese media conglomerate Sina Technology, the long-time publishing partner is suing Activision Blizzard over a violation of licensing agreements - demanding compensation for refunds to players, as well as unsold merchandise inventory and deposits on undeveloped games. The suit also includes what NetEase is calling several "unequal provisions favoring Blizzard Entertainment" in the licensing agreements between the two companies, such as bet-on agreements and large sum deposits by NetEase in order to insulate Activision from risk.

Sina Technology said:
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Shanghai NetEase Network Technology Development Co. Ltd. filed a lawsuit in Shanghai against Blizzard Entertainment Ltd. for breach of the series license agreement, seeking a refund of 300 million RMB. The amount includes full refunds paid by NetEase in connection with discontinued games such as World of Warcraft, prepayments for the inventory of unsold games, and prepayment deposits for several undeveloped games. The case also involves World of Warcraft and other CN region game related agreements: contains a number of unequal terms and conditions in favor of Blizzard's unilateral rights, the legality and enforceability of the relevant provisions of the huge dispute.

It is reported that the primary reason for NetEase to sue Blizzard is because Blizzard refused to assume the obligation of refunding players in the CN service and refused to pay NetEase the prepaid commission fee related to the CN service refund, involving an amount of nearly 100 million RMB. Since January 24, "World of Warcraft", "Hearthstone Legend", "Overwatch" and other Blizzard games service shutdown in CN, in order to maximize the protection of CN player's rights, NetEase already paid in full of more than 1.12 million players related to the refund applications for Blizzard games in CN.

In addition, the lawsuit involves the "one-side clause" signed between Blizzard and NetEase, including the requirement that NetEase deliver a huge deposit for several games in advance, while Blizzard did not refund the relevant deposit when the relevant games were not developed.

https://www.wowhead.com/news/neteas...-entertainment-seeking-43-5-million-in-332574

 

[DeltaPolarBear]

Frankly I would prefer Netease to get burned here just because it is the Chinese Government's fault.

 

[Punished Miku]

In addition, the lawsuit involves the "one-side clause" signed between Blizzard and NetEase, including the requirement that NetEase deliver a huge deposit for several games in advance, while Blizzard did not refund the relevant deposit when the relevant games were not developed.

https://www.wowhead.com/news/neteas...-entertainment-seeking-43-5-million-in-332574

Well played Kotick. Can't even hate.

 

[Spyxos]

Well played Kotick. Can't even hate.

Now I understand why they broke the Blizzard statue.

 

[kvltus lvlzvs]

I hope Netease wins.

 

[Interfectum]

Frankly I would prefer Netease to get burned here just because it is the Chinese Government's fault.

Nah, fuck Blizzard.

 

[SJRB]

I hope they both lose somhow, fuck the both of them.

 

[AJUMP23]

Is this going to international court?

including the requirement that NetEase deliver a huge deposit for several games in advance, while Blizzard did not refund the relevant deposit when the relevant games were not developed.

If that is true, there might be a case. But you have to see if delivery is required.

 

[The Cockatrice]

I hope I get the money and fuck both.

 

[crackajack]

No idea who is the bad guy here, but 40mio sounds like something one instance of hot coffee over your lap brings you in Murica? But they are fighting over that for 1mio players. American lawyers must be irritated by that chump change deal.

 

[kvltus lvlzvs]

I hope they both lose somhow, fuck the both of them.

They both have to pay 45b to a giant money burn pile. Would be awesome.

 

[In Cold Blood]

Fuck Netease.

 

[iQuasarLV]

Former Chinese publishing partner NetEase has filed a lawsuit against Blizzard Entertainment, seeking ¥300 million Yuan (roughly $43.5 million USD) in refunds for discontinued games and services to more than 1.12 million players since the server shutdown last January.

As reported by Chinese media conglomerate Sina Technology, the long-time publishing partner is suing Activision Blizzard over a violation of licensing agreements - demanding compensation for refunds to players, as well as unsold merchandise inventory and deposits on undeveloped games. The suit also includes what NetEase is calling several "unequal provisions favoring Blizzard Entertainment" in the licensing agreements between the two companies, such as bet-on agreements and large sum deposits by NetEase in order to insulate Activision from risk.

Sina Technology said:
Link
Shanghai NetEase Network Technology Development Co. Ltd. filed a lawsuit in Shanghai against Blizzard Entertainment Ltd. for breach of the series license agreement, seeking a refund of 300 million RMB. The amount includes full refunds paid by NetEase in connection with discontinued games such as World of Warcraft, prepayments for the inventory of unsold games, and prepayment deposits for several undeveloped games. The case also involves World of Warcraft and other CN region game related agreements: contains a number of unequal terms and conditions in favor of Blizzard's unilateral rights, the legality and enforceability of the relevant provisions of the huge dispute.

It is reported that the primary reason for NetEase to sue Blizzard is because Blizzard refused to assume the obligation of refunding players in the CN service and refused to pay NetEase the prepaid commission fee related to the CN service refund, involving an amount of nearly 100 million RMB. Since January 24, "World of Warcraft", "Hearthstone Legend", "Overwatch" and other Blizzard games service shutdown in CN, in order to maximize the protection of CN player's rights, NetEase already paid in full of more than 1.12 million players related to the refund applications for Blizzard games in CN.

In addition, the lawsuit involves the "one-side clause" signed between Blizzard and NetEase, including the requirement that NetEase deliver a huge deposit for several games in advance, while Blizzard did not refund the relevant deposit when the relevant games were not developed.

https://www.wowhead.com/news/neteas...-entertainment-seeking-43-5-million-in-332574

Whoever loses money here, we win.

 

[Spukc]

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[ChorizoPicozo]

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why?

 

[Spukc]

why?

life of pablo

 

[reksveks]

NetEase Isn't Suing Blizzard - A Disgruntled Gamer Is

Following news that NetEase was suing Blizzard Entertainment for $43.5 million in refunds, Activision Blizzard responded by stating no complaints have been received. We've since discovered that NetEase isn't suing Blizzard at all - a disgruntled gamer is.

www.wowhead.com

 

[adamsapple]

NetEase Isn't Suing Blizzard - A Disgruntled Gamer Is

Following news that NetEase was suing Blizzard Entertainment for $43.5 million in refunds, Activision Blizzard responded by stating no complaints have been received. We've since discovered that NetEase isn't suing Blizzard at all - a disgruntled gamer is.

www.wowhead.com

Disgruntled gamers getting pretty empowered these days, lol.

 

[kvltus lvlzvs]

Kinda disappointed that it wasn't real, I wanted to see actiblizz feel more pain.