Activision claims it had already spent $15 million on the project and that Double Fine Productions doesn't own the rights to Brutal Legend. Meanwhile, Electronic Arts claims it has spent millions promoting the game's release this October. Double Fine is also countersuing Activision, claiming the company is wrongfully trying to destroy its competition.
Judge Karlan stated in court that he doesn't want to delay the hearings any further and that he plans to deliver his final ruling after hearing arguments from both sides sometime next week.
Tyler says: I'm a little worried about this one. First the judge tells Activision of their case, "I can't say there's a likelihood of success here," but then goes on to explain how neither side had an advantage saying, "This is going to be a close call." I hope the judge can find and use logic next week when he makes his final decision.And is it just me, or does Activision come off like a big bully in this situation? It's obvious to me that they sat on their hands with Brutal Legend, and now that it's looking like Game of the Year material they want to take it back (or to stop its release altogether). I did this once when my friend came over to play with some G.I. Joes I was ignoring and I demanded them back.
I was eight.
