Microsoft and Discord subpoenaed over GTA VI gameplay leaks
Take-Two Interactive has issued subpoenas to Microsoft and Discord to identify individuals responsible for leaking gameplay footage of Grand Theft Auto VI. The company aims to protect its intellectual property ahead of the game's official release.
Why it matters
It highlights the ongoing struggle between major game publishers and digital platforms regarding the control and distribution of leaked proprietary content.
Following several apparent video leaks of Grand Theft Auto VI, Take-Two Interactive has subpoenaed Microsoft and Discord over content that “infringes copyrights” held for the game, Kotaku reports. In the subpoenas, filed on Thursday, Take-Two says copyrighted material includes “audiovisual content, artwork, images, dialogue, or other creative elements” and it is looking to identify “alleged infringers at issue.” The subpoenas give Microsoft and Discord until September 4th to produce the requested information.
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