Jobbo_Fett posted:

D_Smart posted:

https://twitter.com/dsmart/status/940988268572807168

Mirificus posted:

Crytek v. CIG (Uploaded by qwints): https://www.scribd.com/document/367101474/Crytek-v-CIG

ManofManyAliases posted:

What CryTek alleges and what the facts are could very well be two different worlds here. CryTek is alleging breach of contract, insomuch that infringement on IP is a consequence hereto. CryTek also had to make its engineers available for corroboration, which might have been hard to do with all of the financial troubles they've encumbered:

http://www.gamesindustry.biz/articles/2017-12-11-former-employee-sues-crytek-istanbul
https://www.pcgamesn.com/crytek-wage-crisis-black-sea-studio
http://www.bit-tech.net/news/gaming/pc/crytek-financial-troubles/1/
https://www.reddit.com/r/gamedev/comments/5wzlf2/crytek_employee_here_havent_been_paid_in_2017/
https://www.kitguru.net/gaming/matthew-wilson/source-crytek-is-sinking-wages-are-unpaid-talent-leaving-on-a-daily-basis/

etc.

They, themselves, could have breached. This is not clear yet.

Moreover, the suit itself alleges that CIG halted use of CryTek engine in 2016 (star engine in play), yet they want to lay claim to a breach when engaging Faceware in 2017. They also allege breach for SQ42, yet LumberYard is used for its development.

At worst: I see a settelement since it's completely obvious this is nothing more than a cash grab.
At best: a jury trial in CA was requested so good luck to Cry in trying to prove preponderance

XK posted:

Just lol that mspaint scribble is now highly likely to be a critical piece of evidence in a lawsuit.

Dark Off posted:

AP posted:

A preview of today's bugsmashers episode.

alphabettitouretti posted:

spacetoaster posted:

Somebody else did it.

Dogeh posted:

To the newly registered Skadden lawyers dudes who just registered an SA account

Bayonnefrog posted:

Official CIG reponse:

"We are aware of the Crytek complaint having been filed in the US District Court. CIG hasn’t used the CryEngine for quite some time since we switched to Amazon’s Lumberyard. This is a meritless lawsuit that we will defend vigorously against, including recovering from Crytek any costs incurred in this matter."

Pretty much as expected. Generic lawyer speak.

D_Smart posted:

To add insult to injury, they are linking to Lumberyard on the CryTek logo. Scroll down, click on CryTek logo.

https://robertsspaceindustries.com/contest/the-next-great-starship

A Neurotic Corncob posted:

https://i.imgur.com/i2RbqNY.mp4