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Capcom sues Koei Tecmo for using disc-based expansion packs

  • Posted byby Mike Minotti
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Capcom has filed an interesting lawsuit.

The Japanese company is suing fellow gaming publisher Koei Tecmo for infringing on a 2002 Capcom copyright for software that unlocks new content in existing games. Basically, we’re talking about disc-based expansion packs. This is all according to Siliconera, who got this info from a Japanese report by Sankei. Capcom is suing for about 980 million yen, or about $9.4 million.

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Mike Minotti

Mike Minotti has been with GamesBeat since 2012, starting as an intern. Based near Youngstown, Ohio, he now manages GamesBeat's editorial team. He's also a prolific podcaster, appearing on multiple shows covering the gaming industry.