UPDATE NOTE
There seems to be some (understandable) confusion in regards to where the lawsuit is coming from. To clarify, "Bethesda Softworks" (publisher and developer of game titles) and "Bethesda Game Studios" (Creators of games like Oblivion, Skyrim etc.) are not the same entity. BGS is an in-house game-making team led by Todd Howard which is one part of Bethesda Softworks, and has no direct connection to the lawsuit in progress by Bethesda Softworks. Unless further specified by the acronym "BGS", any references to Bethesda in the following article assume "Bethesda Softworks". Sorry about the confusion!
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Mojang has been in development of another project (which we went over in our last installment), which bears the working name "Scrolls". Bethesda has expressed concern that players could mix up this new game with their own "Elder Scrolls" series, although the two seem to share no noticeable similarities beyond the word "scrolls".
Notch said that their office received a 15-page cease-and-desist letter, claiming that Mojang would be sued for rights to the word, along with formal requests for legal fees. He went on to say that they are attempting to establish talks with Bethesda regarding the word, to find an amicable solution for both parties. At the time of this writing, there was no available response from Bethesda.
We will continue to update this article as information becomes available.
Notch said that their office received a 15-page cease-and-desist letter, claiming that Mojang would be sued for rights to the word, along with formal requests for legal fees. He went on to say that they are attempting to establish talks with Bethesda regarding the word, to find an amicable solution for both parties. At the time of this writing, there was no available response from Bethesda.
We will continue to update this article as information becomes available.
That said: **** move, Bethesda. You don't own the word 'scrolls' any more than I own the word 'computer'. Just because I use it (the thing and the word) all the time, doesn't give me any right to sue other people for using it, same goes for you.
My thoughts: This is just an attempt to scare an 'infant' development house, shake them down for lunch money. That's right, I may love Bethesda, but I say they're becoming just another playground bully.
i thought they were cool...
So stupid.
"First off, cool!
Secondly, given your absolutely ridiculous claims again Mojang for using "Scrolls" I feel I have to point something out to you:
"We WANTS it, we NEEDS it. Yes, must have the PRECIOUS Skyrim collector's edition.
And we will, because Bethesda has put the ONE EDITION TO RULE THEM ALL up for pre-order on Amazon."
You have clearly used a form of speech used by Gollum (AKA Smeagol), and COPYRIGHTED material by the owners of the Lord of the Rings franchise. YOU have violated their trademark. I would suggest you STOP using this method of speech or else YOU risk being confused for the Lord of the Rings.
While I'm greatly excited for Skyrim, I am not without bounds to pass it by solely on your treatment of Mojang. Your accusations are completely ridiculous, and more important, FALSE. You own the rights to "The Elder Scrolls." NOT "Scrolls."
As a long time fan since Morrowind, tell your lawers to back off, or you'll lose A LOT of faith and money from your customers and fans. "
URL: http://www.tgdaily.com/games-and-entertainment-features/57723-bethesda-teases-skyrim-collectors-edition
Scrolls of the Elders. Elders of the Scrolls. Elder Scrolls.
Your not going to succeed at suing then you idiots! IT'S A DAMN WORD!
The only time we people can use the word "scrools" is in "Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim".
Otherwise, it's "scrools".