NCSoft Sued for $28 million by Ultima Creator - Richard Garriot

[JohnnyV]

So, why is this Guild Wars 2 news exactly? Well, hopefully it doesn't become Guild Wars 2 news. However, NCSoft are the publishers behind the Guild Wars series. And $28 million isn't just some chump change a company like NCSoft has lying around.

What effect the lawsuit could potentially have with Guild Wars 2 is all speculation at this point. However, we're all gamers and speculation is part of the game.

Here's the news summary, and link below

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Ultima Creator Richard Garriott Just Sued A Cool $28 Million Out Of NCSoft

- Garriott parted ways with NCSoft after the closing of Tabula Rasa.

- In May, Garriott filed suit against NCSoft for fraud, breach of contract, and negligent misrepresentation. He said that he didn't voluntarily leave the company, which was NCSoft's story.

- Garriott had stock options in NCSoft, and he believed those options were effected by what was actually his termination.

- The original suit had Garriott asking for $47 million in compensation.

- Upon the winning of $28 million, Garriott said "I am extremely pleased with the jury's decision."

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http://kotaku.com/5600221/ultima-creator-richard-garriott-just-sued-a-cool-28-million-out-of-ncsoft

[Venn]

I can't believe I played Ultima Online for 4 years and gave the man money for so long. Calls himself "Lord British" in-game and out. Talk about ignoring early warning signs of omega level douchebaggery. I do love that he got laughed out of the UK when declaring that he should be referred to as Sir Richard Garriott.

[Ruse]

Yeah, he can go die in a fire.