Sony Is Suing Tencent Over Shameless Horizon Knock-off Game Light of Motiram

Sony has filed a lawsuit against Tencent, accusing the Chinese tech giant of creating a "shameless" knockoff of its popular Horizon video game series with the upcoming title Light of Motiram. According to Sony, the new game developed by Tencent's subsidiary, Moonton Technology, is a "slavish clone" of the Horizon franchise, which includes critically acclaimed titles like Horizon Zero Dawn and Horizon Forbidden West. Sony claims that Light of Motiram shares numerous similarities with the Horizon series, including the game's setting, characters, and core gameplay mechanics. The lawsuit alleges that Tencent's actions constitute copyright infringement and unfair competition, and seeks to prevent the release of Light of Motiram. The legal dispute highlights the ongoing tension between major gaming companies over intellectual property rights and the protection of their creative works. The outcome of this case could have significant implications for the video game industry and the ongoing efforts to curb the proliferation of clone games.