The NetEase and Blizzard divorce just got a whole lot messier.
Blizzard and NetEase ended a 14-year partnership earlier this year.
The pact had allowed the US publisher and developer to release its games inside of China.
Lastly, the lawsuit mentions “overlord clauses” between NetEase and Blizzard.
The terms NetEase feels like complaining about reflect standard industry practice and have been mutually-beneficial for years.
The settlement did not require Activision Blizzard to admit or deny any wrongdoing.
This story has been updated to clarify the nature of the DOJ and SEC settlements.
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