Gamer Sues Shanda Over Frozen Account
West China Metropolis Daily, 8/16/08
An online gamer from Chengdu has taken Shanghai-based game developer and operator Shanda (Nasdaq: SNDA) to court after Shanda froze his 5-year account for its MMORPG Legend of Mir 2. The gamer is asking for the return of his digital assets, and RMB 11,000 in compensation. Yesterday, the Chengdu Jinniu District People's Court accepted his case.
Editor's Note: Recently, Chinese online game developer and operator The9 (Nasdaq: NCTY) was ordered to restore the account of a gamer accused of cheating. See "The9 Loses Lawsuit Against Player", MD 8/14/08 Issue.
Keywords: law litigation Internet Legend of Mir 2 MMORPG Shanda SNDA online gaming