Blizzard files lawsuit against fan-run World of Warcraft servers Turtle WoW

World of Warcraft developer Blizzard Entertainment has filed a copyright infringement lawsuit against the owners of Turtle WoW, a network of fan-operated private servers that host alternative versions of the MMORPG. The lawsuit alleges that the group makes illegal use of Blizzard’s code, assets, and trademarks, and claims that “Turtle WoW’s unauthorized servers harm the player experience in several ways,” including fragmenting the community, creating confusion, and introducing potential security risks to users.