the banner saga
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King Backs Down Over Trademark Disputes
5Casual gaming giant King has “amicably” resolved its disputes with both The Banner Saga and CandySwipe, perhaps concluding that being seen as the games industry’s top villain isn’t the best business practice.
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Candy Crush Makers: We Should Never Have Published ‘Cloned’ Game
The makers of Candy Crush Saga have issued a lengthy defence of their actions, with regard to a couple of notorious trademark applications and allegations it deliberately cloned a game whose makers reached a deal with another publisher. “Our policy is to protect our IP and also respect the IP of others,” writes Riccardo Zacconi,…
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Candy Crush Makers Say They’re Going After Copycats, Not Banner Saga
The makers of Candy Crush Saga, who have filed for a trademark on video games with the name “candy” and are opposing the trademark application of The Banner Saga, (pictured) say they are “not trying to stop Banner Saga from using its name” but are compelled to defend their position under trademark law.
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The Banner Saga Isn’t Just A Pretty Face
It feels like it’s taken forever – and if you’ve been stuck playing the game’s multiplayer component, out since last year, that’s especially the case – but The Banner Saga is actually out today. And true to form, it looks incredible.