Sony Sues Tencent Over Alleged Horizon Game Clone
Sony has filed a lawsuit against Tencent, alleging that the Chinese tech giant copied key elements from its Horizon game series to create “Light of Motiram.” The complaint accuses Tencent of copyright and trademark infringement, citing similarities in characters, game design, and art style. Sony claims Tencent sought a license for Horizon IP, was denied, but continued development regardless. The lawsuit aims to block the game’s release and protect Sony’s intellectual property.
This legal clash highlights rising tensions around IP rights in global gaming and underscores the growing scrutiny of game cloning practices.
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