Square Enix suing to stop this 'Front Mission-style' mecha game from being released in the US
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Square Enix has filed a lawsuit against BlackJack Studio following the termination of their licensing agreement for the game Front Mission 2089: Borderscape. Despite its cancellation, BlackJack Studio, now called HK Ten Tree, released Mecharashi, which Square Enix claims uses proprietary materials developed under their contract. This legal action emphasizes the protection of intellectual property, as Square Enix alleges that Mecharashi employs visual designs and game mechanics from the prior Front Mission title. The case includes screenshots to support their argument, and Square Enix seeks to block the game's release in its current form.
Square Enix terminated the licensing agreement for Front Mission 2089: Borderscape and has accused BlackJack Studio of using its intellectual property in their new game Mecharashi.
The lawsuit highlights Square Enix's efforts to protect its intellectual property rights, insisting that the new game developed by BlackJack Studio infringes upon their original designs.
The legal battle includes the use of screenshots from the canceled Front Mission game to demonstrate the similarities with Mecharashi, indicating potential copyright violations.
Square Enix is actively pursuing DMCA takedowns to prevent BlackJack Studio from releasing content that allegedly derives from the Front Mission franchise.
Read at Polygon
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