Jan 17
Epic Games’ motion to dismiss Silicon Knight’s Unreal Engine 3 lawsuit has been denied, confirmed both parties to GameDaily Biz. This means the case, involving Silicon Knights’ claims that Epic did not provide a reasonably workable game engine for Too Human and failed to offer acceptable technical support, will now continue to the discovery phase and trial.
In their motion to dismiss the case, Epic claimed Silicon Knight’s was in breech of contract and further asserted they wanted “to take Epic’s Licensed Technology, pay nothing for it, and use it any way it pleases.” The court has, however, ruled in Silicon Knights’ favor to allow the case to proceed. Speaking to Game Daily, Epic VP Mark Rein commented on the decision.
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