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Marvel Rivals has been one of the most popular games over the past few months. It’s attracted millions of players, which doesn’t come as a surprise considering how fun it is. On top of this, the game features some of the most popular comic book characters ever created. Unfortunately, this rapid growth has also brought some problems, and after layoffs, the Marvel Rivals developer is also facing a lawsuit.
The game developer is being sued for $900 million by Jeff and Annie Strain, owners of Prytania Media.
The outcome of the Marvel Rivals developer lawsuit is uncertain
The lawsuit against NetEase was filed in January in Louisiana. Its outcome remains uncertain, as this could be a long legal process. Jeff and Annie Strain claim that the game developer, which previously held a 25% stake in their subsidiary Crop Circle Games, leaked false information about Prytania Media. This information suggested mismanagement and fraud, causing potential investors to withdraw their support.
“Shortly after NetEase spread the above referenced rumors, all of the potential investors into Crop Circle Games pulled out of the ongoing discussions regarding possibly investing in the Company,” the lawsuit states. These problems have led to financial trouble for Prytania Media, which was forced to close all of its studios. Eventually, the company was shut down.
The Marvel Rivals developer addressed the lawsuit and provided the following statement for Polygon: “The allegations by Prytania Media and its founders Annie and Jeff Strain are wholly without merit, and we emphatically deny and will vigorously defend ourselves against them. Our record as a global gaming company speaks for itself, and we remain committed to conducting business with integrity. We are confident that the legal process will vindicate our position and shed light on the real reasons behind the demise of the Strains’ studios.”
Not even a month ago, NetEase was put on blast for laying off its Seattle-based team. Now, the Marvel Rivals creator is facing a lawsuit, which could have serious consequences for the company’s reputation and future business dealings. As the legal battle progresses, many are watching closely to see its outcome.
Marvel Rivals
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Platform(s):
macOS, PC, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series S, Xbox Series X -
Genre(s):
Fighting, Shooter
