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Epic Games Sues To Stop Legal Threats Over Fortnite Dance


Infamous for their reluctance to engage in courtroom shenanigans, Epic Games has filed a lawsuit. The company is pursuing Sick Picnic Media and Matthew Geiler in a move that can only be described as “you’re not taking us to court, we’re taking you to court.” The lawsuit is over something old, something new, something licensed, … Continue reading “Epic Games Sues To Stop Legal Threats Over Fortnite Dance”

In Plain English: The Grinch Who Spoiled Fortnite


Dear internet, That video game nondisclosure agreement that your buddies tell you doesn’t matter because “it’s video games” and thus not enforceable in court? It’s probably enforceable in court. In fact it’s very likely enforceable. To the shock of the world and heaven in the sky, Epic Games has filed a lawsuit this week against … Continue reading “In Plain English: The Grinch Who Spoiled Fortnite”

Not Massive: Fortnite Corroborates Child’s Knowledge of Guns


Who said video games would never offer real world experience? Today’s human interest piece comes to us from a child custody case in the Eastern District of New York. The petitioner is the father of a child who had petitioned the court for the return of his son to Ecuador. The child, a nine year … Continue reading “Not Massive: Fortnite Corroborates Child’s Knowledge of Guns”

How To Avoid A Lawsuit #1: Fortnite Cheater Edition


Good afternoon, internet. In honor of my upcoming completely fictional cookbook “A Million Ways To Roast Twitter Users,” I have decided to put out a new column series expanding on the In Plain English brand. The series is titled “How To Avoid a Lawsuit” which you would know if you read the title of this … Continue reading “How To Avoid A Lawsuit #1: Fortnite Cheater Edition”

Bad Press: The Internet Falls For Another Con Artist [Fortnite Edition]


The internet has a such a vibrant imagination. For those of you healthy adults who don’t follow Fortnite news, Epic yesterday was accused of stealing artwork and using it as a cosmetic costume in their battle royale shooter. The tweet highlighting the claim showcased a Deviant Art user’s creation submitted September 2018 compared to the … Continue reading “Bad Press: The Internet Falls For Another Con Artist [Fortnite Edition]”

Best Buy Thanks Fortnite For Boosted Holiday Sales


Fortnite: It didn’t just save Epic Games, it evidently also gave Best Buy quite the boost this holiday season. The Wall Street Journal published an article on Thursday noting that Best Buy Co. gave credit to the insanely popular Battle Royale game for boosting its own holiday sales in 2018. How so? According to the … Continue reading “Best Buy Thanks Fortnite For Boosted Holiday Sales”

Epic Settles Lawsuit Against Minor Fortnite Cheater


Epic Games has agreed to voluntary dismissal and settlement in its lawsuit against a minor filed last year in the eastern district of North Carolina court. As part of the lawsuit and due to the defendant being a minor, certain documents have been sealed on order of the court and the defendant has since been … Continue reading “Epic Settles Lawsuit Against Minor Fortnite Cheater”

Epic Strikes Again: Sues Over Fortnite V-Buck Exploit


Since last October, Epic Games has launched at least six lawsuits against individuals creating or advertising cheats for Fortnite, and as of last week you can add another one to that list. Epic has filed another lawsuit in the Northern District of California court, this time against an individual Yash Gosai, over his advertising of … Continue reading “Epic Strikes Again: Sues Over Fortnite V-Buck Exploit”