On a side note, how many of us actually call any of the Elder scrolls games by their full name anyway? Usually it's just Arena, Daggerfall, Morrowind, etc.
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It would make sense if they were using "The Elder" but really? "scrolls"? Why not also sue J.K. Rowling for calling it the Elder Wand? Whoever was in charge of deciding to threaten Mojang should be really be fired...
Last time I checked, 'scrolls' is a term in the English language. I am a fan of the Elder Scrolls games, but this is just ridiculous. Scrolls could be relevant to any number of things, not just Bethesda's game series. I seriously hope this is a joke on Bethesda's part.
this is THE stupidest thing i have ever heard of, they do not own that damn word! they cant sue u just for using the word, i am NEVER going to buy/play another elder scrolls game ever!
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That's what happens when you try to be a lazy ass and use common words to name your products. This move is like Microsoft suing everyone for selling window panels, or Steve Jobs suing every apple farm in the country.
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As a note. I grasp that ZeniMax is responsible for the Lawyers sueing Mojang. Though I also agree with meridias561 that most people don't even bother with the "The Elder Scrolls" part of the name. Everyone I know just uses Morrowind and Oblivion (most of those I am acquainted with haven't played anything older than Morrowind. Myself included.). ZeniMax is just trying to get something for nothing. And should really fire their entire legal dept for a foolish move like trying to sue a company for a WORKING name (Note Working Name, not Final (we are going to call it this) name.) I hand't intended to by Skyrim anyhow (not sure I'll have the cash, so no reasont to make plans I can't make good on.)
It seems a bit odd that Bethesda is going after such a small company, as legal fees would quickly eat up anything that they could squeeze from Mojang. I've done some reading, and it seems that Bethesda wants to protect its trademark in the long run, judging that Minecraft is a flash in the pan (which it very well may become if Notch stops releasing new content). Notch still loves Bethesda, as he tweeted earlier.
Bethesda and Mojang AB almost came to a peaceful resolution when they agreed that Notch would not put anything in front of the name of his game Scrolls. However, negotiations broke off soon afterward. Then, Notch recieved a fifteen page letter from a Swedish law firm ordering him to cease and desist using 'Scrolls' in any and all of his games, and demanding a big pile of money before legal proceedings even started.
It seems that a clash between the David and Goliath of the PC gaming industry is imminent, unless either party loses their nerve. It will be Notch's first time dealing with a hostile legal opponent, and the results will be interesting to say the least. Let's hope that it won't change Mojang's laissez-faire approach to its community, and that Mojang won't be driven into bankruptcy if it loses.
Notch, if you can hear me, don't do anything rash!
Ok this is just bs i mean come on Bethesda just because minecraft is getting popular dosen't mean you have to start cheaking the game every day looking for something anything so they can sue minecraft but if they decide to sue minecraft because they don't what a game to get more popular than theres then its just BS.If Bethesda sues and loses then its just more money for the development of minecraft.So why sue for 1 word?You don't see other game componies going "OMG OMG OMG they used a word thats it our game OMG *sobs*".Its one word you can't own it.Bethesda you just descraced yourself.
That's what happens when you try to be a lazy ass and use common words to name your products. This move is like Microsoft suing everyone for selling window panels, or Steve Jobs suing every apple farm in the country.
I wouldn't say that "scrolls" is a common word. How often do you use "scrolls" in a conversation ?
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Bethesda and Mojang AB almost came to a peaceful resolution when they agreed that Notch would not put anything in front of the name of his game Scrolls. However, negotiations broke off soon afterward. Then, Notch recieved a fifteen page letter from a Swedish law firm ordering him to cease and desist using 'Scrolls' in any and all of his games, and demanding a big pile of money before legal proceedings even started.
It seems that a clash between the David and Goliath of the PC gaming industry is imminent, unless either party loses their nerve. It will be Notch's first time dealing with a hostile legal opponent, and the results will be interesting to say the least. Let's hope that it won't change Mojang's laissez-faire approach to its community, and that Mojang won't be driven into bankruptcy if it loses.
Notch, if you can hear me, don't do anything rash!
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I wouldn't say that "scrolls" is a common word. How often do you use "scrolls" in a conversation ?