UPDATE
It appears that Mojang has been asked by Bethesda - developer of the Elder Scrolls series of games, among others - to cease usage of the word "Scrolls" for an upcoming Mojang project.
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Notch commented on the letter, clarifying that "[Bethesda claims] "Scrolls" infringes on their trademark and everyone will confuse it with Skyrim." Bethesda went on to say that Scrolls could be confused with similar titles they have developed, comparing their "Scrolls" series to overarching brands like Mario or Warcraft.
The mix-up stems from Mojang's up-and-coming project, "Scrolls", which is a mix of real-world collectible cards and a video board game. Similar to a chess board, this game integrates similar elements from CCG-style games (like M:tG) to keep game-play dynamic and interesting. The main focus of Scrolls will be multi-player oriented, but there will likely be a single-player option as well.
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The mix-up stems from Mojang's up-and-coming project, "Scrolls", which is a mix of real-world collectible cards and a video board game. Similar to a chess board, this game integrates similar elements from CCG-style games (like M:tG) to keep game-play dynamic and interesting. The main focus of Scrolls will be multi-player oriented, but there will likely be a single-player option as well.
Stay tuned as we continue to provide breaking news!
you realize Notch wasn't asking Bethesda to stop using the word scrolls... it was the other way around.... Bethesda was asking Notch to change his game title from "scrolls" to something else....
Reading comprehension isn't your strong point is it?
But Bethesda can stick it where the sun don't shine. Admittedly the Elder Scrolls series has been kinda wicked. But this is blatantly a case of a large company being pissy that an indy game is making them look bad. In a lot of ways Minecraft is a lot of things Elder Scrolls wishes it could be. But Bethesda has done what a lot of big companies end up doing. They had a great game, then they churn out sequels that aren't any better, but have better graphics. They are monkey **** mad that a game of blocks makes them look bad. I am now no longer going to buy Skyrim, which is too bad cause I was looking forward to it. But oh well.
It's just upsetting that Mojang is going to have to bow to them, because he doesn't have a team of high priced lawyers already on retainer like Bethesda. New donation button. The "Donate to Mojang to afford a bunch of lawyers to fight butthole Bethesda on principle," button. Even my poor butt will find some cash for that.
Go Mojang. We support you.
Yes, deprive the devs that made the game of their well-earned cash because of some stupid mistake that probably wasn't their fault.
Edit: And deprive yourself of a game that you wanted to buy previously.
Grats Mojang!!
Warcraft -> Minecraft
Elder scrolls -> scrolls
I mean cmon.
What is wrong with you? Since when did we steal their titles? Warcraft is about war. Minecraft is mining possibilities. What about Fortresscraft? Did we sue them? Did Bethesda sue them? No. Who really cares? :|
And Bethesda is just jealous and ignorant. He will never be overly successful if he keeps trying to make money by suing successful developers instead of shutting up and developing his own gaming series.