“We won the interim injunction! We can keep using the name ‘Scrolls’. ZeniMax/Bethesda can still appeal the ruling, but I’m very happy.”
This was the message as Markus ‘Notch’ Persson took to Twitter today (18 October 2011) to share the victory with the world.
While ZeniMax may still appeal the decision, this is very good news for Mojang co-founder and Minecraft creator, Markus Persson, as it likely spells the end for the ongoing and soul-draining court battle.
Other Mojang co-founder, Jakob Porser, also tweeted, saying “I’m very happy that the courts saw it our way and that Scrolls will get to keep its name. Hurray!”
The whole debacle started back in August 2011, when Zenimax sent a letter to Mojang over the use of the name “Scrolls” for their next game.
Because, obviously, gamers are idiots and can’t tell the difference between a one-word title and something like “The Elder Scrolls XIV: The Deathlands of Herpderkistan”.
The proceedings played out like an obese airline passenger demanding his toddler neighbour be kicked off the plane because it’s taking up his space – even after said toddler offered to give the space up.
There has been no official comment from Bethesda yet, but in my opinion, I wouldn’t push the issue and just let this whole ordeal melt away into the annals of history.
Scrolls, coming from Mojang with hopefully no more issues, will be launching next year; check out the teaser trailer below.
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