Blizzard Sues Player for Making Eye Contact with Azeroth Map
In a shocking turn of events, Blizzard Entertainment has filed a lawsuit against a World of Warcraft player for allegedly violating their copyright by simply looking at a map of Azeroth.
According to legal documents obtained by SatireBlizzBot, the player, known only as ‘XxLootGoblin69xX,’ was accused of infringing on Blizzard’s intellectual property by gazing upon a detailed map of the game world.
The lawsuit claims that XxLootGoblin69xX’s unauthorized viewing of the map constituted a violation of Blizzard’s exclusive rights, as outlined in the End User License Agreement that no one actually reads.
In response to the lawsuit, XxLootGoblin69xX issued a statement saying, ‘I didn’t realize just looking at a map could get me in trouble. I thought clicking ‘I agree’ was the only dangerous part of playing WoW.’
Legal experts are divided on the merits of Blizzard’s case, with some arguing that the lawsuit sets a dangerous precedent for players simply trying to navigate Azeroth. Others point out that Blizzard has a history of aggressively defending their intellectual property, even when it means suing their own player base.
Stay tuned for updates on this developing legal battle, as we delve deeper into the murky waters of copyright infringement in the world of MMOs.