@Gamespot Cloud Imperium Games is being sued by Crytek over a breach of contract and copyright infringement.
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Star Citizen - Being Sued by Crytek
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Chris Roberts has already hired NewDArt as his defense attorney.
Crytek must be desperate. Its a wonder they are still in business at this point.
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Or Chris Roberts has absolutely taken the piss, and pushed them too far, which I could well believe.
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The funny thing is that Cloud Imperium Games is more Crytek at this point than Crytek if you go by number of ex-employees.
This really is a Space Opera! :lol:
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Looks like the refund battles might be significant, too.
https://www.polygon.com/platform/amp/2017/12/13/16767590/star-citizen-refund
https://www.polygon.com/platform/amp/2017/12/13/16767590/star-citizen-refund
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Guess it's time for another pledge 
Seriously, though, I agree with Silver that this is more desperation than a sensible suit. Then again, how many of these suits are ever about what's right.
They bought out the engine and hired several of the key employees from CryTek, and they're using Lumberyard today.
So, I wouldn't fret too much. Though they might have a case - and it could be costly, which might end up hurting the actual game.
That would make me unhappy
Seriously, though, I agree with Silver that this is more desperation than a sensible suit. Then again, how many of these suits are ever about what's right.
They bought out the engine and hired several of the key employees from CryTek, and they're using Lumberyard today.
So, I wouldn't fret too much. Though they might have a case - and it could be costly, which might end up hurting the actual game.
That would make me unhappy
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IMO if actual trolls exist, they're all lawyers.
Anyway, CI made a statement:
http://www.dsogaming.com/news/crytek-sues-cloud-imperium-for-violating-their-cryengine-contract/
On the other hand:
https://www.scribd.com/document/367101474/Crytek-v-CIG
Anyway, CI made a statement:
http://www.dsogaming.com/news/crytek-sues-cloud-imperium-for-violating-their-cryengine-contract/
On the other hand:
https://www.scribd.com/document/367101474/Crytek-v-CIG
The question now is if CIG and Crytek settled when CIG decided to leave this "partnership" and switch to another engine.
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Maybe Crytek is desparate. But nevertheless this lawsuit is very dangerous for the Star Citizen project. Crytek brought in the big guns. Their law firm is the one who got the 500M$ for Zenimax from Oculus.
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Excellent news, finally something exciting on this front. Hahaha! I wish so Star Citizen to perish! Lumberyard-Junkyard is merely an embellished Crytek Engine. If Crytek goes down with Star Citizen so be it, but Star Citizen Must Fall!
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I'm kinda puzzled by the court document (on scribd) saying this is a copyright infringement and then talk about breach of contract.
These are mutually exclusive. A copyright infringement can only happen if the contract was cancelled (or never existed) while a breach of contract require a valid contract.
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Even more puzzling, the court document claims SQ42 was a second game added in 2015 when it was part of the original crowdfunding pitch in late 2012 and I doubt CIG would have forgot to mention it when they got the engine license in 2013.
These are mutually exclusive. A copyright infringement can only happen if the contract was cancelled (or never existed) while a breach of contract require a valid contract.
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Even more puzzling, the court document claims SQ42 was a second game added in 2015 when it was part of the original crowdfunding pitch in late 2012 and I doubt CIG would have forgot to mention it when they got the engine license in 2013.
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Based on how the legal system works - I do fear this could end up being a very serious thing for Star Citizen.
I don't care about my investment in the slightest - but if the most ambitious game of all time is held back or potentially cancelled because some dream-team manages to win the case, that would be one of the saddest moments in gaming history from my point of view.
I don't care about my investment in the slightest - but if the most ambitious game of all time is held back or potentially cancelled because some dream-team manages to win the case, that would be one of the saddest moments in gaming history from my point of view.
I sudenly askled myself is the fines / punishment fees must be paid from the Kickstarter money - so, by the players ?
I didn't back the game and don't really have any interest in whether either side wins or loses.
Also, I'm no lawyer, but to me it settles (no pun intended) down to this:
SQ42: is a second game CI started making using the crytek engine. If they didn't get an agreement with crytek to make a 2nd game using their engine that's a breach. If they started making SQ42 then switched to another engine without permission then that is a different OR 2nd breach.
Star Citizen:The real breach seems to be here. If CI did not get permission to switch to using a differenct engine then that is a breach of contract.
The not showing the CryEngine logo prominenty thing would only be getting really picky and having to show the logo on all screenshots/video clips showing the old content made with that engine. Seems kinda pointless and not likely part of any lawsuit to me.
Sorry for the ramble, I just drank a pot of coffee...
Also, I'm no lawyer, but to me it settles (no pun intended) down to this:
SQ42: is a second game CI started making using the crytek engine. If they didn't get an agreement with crytek to make a 2nd game using their engine that's a breach. If they started making SQ42 then switched to another engine without permission then that is a different OR 2nd breach.
Star Citizen:The real breach seems to be here. If CI did not get permission to switch to using a differenct engine then that is a breach of contract.
The not showing the CryEngine logo prominenty thing would only be getting really picky and having to show the logo on all screenshots/video clips showing the old content made with that engine. Seems kinda pointless and not likely part of any lawsuit to me.
Sorry for the ramble, I just drank a pot of coffee...
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