NetEase sues Blizzard
Chinese video game company NetEase has filed a lawsuit against Blizzard Entertainment, alleging that the company has violated a series of license agreements in Shanghai. NetEase is demanding the return of 300 million CNY in debt, which includes refunds related to the popular game "World of Warcraft."
Blizzard China responded to the lawsuit, stating they had not received any relevant legal documents. The company also denied any violations of authorization agreements and clarified that player refunds are not being covered by NetEase.
The lawsuit comes after a series of controversies surrounding Blizzard, including the company's decision to leave China. The move sparked widespread outrage toward Blizzard games.
World of Warcraft is one of Blizzard's most popular games, with millions of players worldwide. The game has been available in China since 2005 and has been operated by NetEase from 2009 to 2023.
It remains to be seen how the lawsuit will be resolved and what impact it will have on the relationship between Blizzard and NetEase. Blizzard has not yet issued an official statement regarding the lawsuit.
Source: Weibo