I believe they want to clear domain name. I bet they didn't check if the domain name before going to new title of the game, so their commercial management got caught in problems (which they solve form the position of pure force).

However, warzone is not original name on the internet, and there were few games released earlier with the same name including some board games and a book. Before changing domain name to warzone com, i.e. from warlight.com, there were also some conflicts with earlier users of the name (a book, now I see only second book with same name from different author).

Right now, warzone on the google.com is first sponsored choice. But, name warzone is mentioned several times on Wikipedia - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/War_zone and there is no mention of this game there, so, I guess, there are maybe even more uses of the same name.

I don't know how far Fizzer wants to keep with the issue, but, it may be too demanding and would drain too much time and resources.

This conflict is also mentioned in my country's PC magazines (with correct facts).

I will rally the 806 DARKLORDS to blocade the activision HQ.

Maybe clog thier support lines -

https://support.activision.com/Contact_Us – Contact Us (live chat)

https://twitter.com/ATVIAssist – Twitter

https://www.facebook.com/ActivisionAssist?fref=ts – Facebook

Edited 4/14/2021 08:06:15

+1 Farah.

From my own side, I would note that not all requests of a lawsuit are equal. Protecting name Warzone in COD is clearly the main goal. Then "why not get a bonus" - getting trademarks, as the case already started. Last "Granting Activision such other and further relief as the Court may deem just and proper" - that is maybe grab at least something.

Therefore "Warzone is under attack" is clearly emotional, but hardly legally correct evaluation.

I understand main battle is in USA, but in Europe Activision seems to be playing alone: https://euipo.europa.eu/eSearch/#details/trademarks/018339690 (12 days left to oppose European trademark registration). I hope it will not be Budweiser trademark situation ;)

Also I think that phrase War Zone is to general to be someone's property. Can you trademark and prohibit others to use Battle Field, maybe Web Site, maybe Holiday Cruise?

*too general

Fizzer, this is a game I have known and loved for three years. If this gets thrown out the window, who will make the great content I have seen you make? And not just me that would be affected, but EVERYONE that is on Warzone (Risk). Fizzer, although I cannot support you in your quest to defend against Activision, I will be there for you emotionally. You can do it, all you have to do is try. I believe in you, Fizzer!

Activision is clearly and undeniably breaking the law by claiming the trademark is theirs, even though CODWZ was released in 2020 and Warzone (Risk)/Warlight in 2008, all while the trademark should be yours. They may be popular (and I love one of their games), but don't get the wrong idea, if they're breaking the law AND framing you for trademark infringement that you got originally, then that's it, I'm supporting you. It's your only income and you've worked on this for 12 years straight, why should I let all your hard work go to waste? I need you, Fizzer, you made my favorite game, and I won't give up on it. I don't have the money, but you have both my support and my condolences. Good luck in the years ahead, Fizzer!

Edited 4/14/2021 23:30:43

this game is getting some serious gaming website coverage now due to this. FREE ADVERTISING :D

The microsoft logo is on his profile! COINCIDENCE!? I THINK so.

Edited 4/14/2021 13:12:08

A youtube called “Esports Talk” with 400k subscribers made a video on this https://youtu.be/Pv98CmFn2PI

If Activision wants the name "Warzone", will we get this game named "Call of Duty"?

LOL

there used to be a gay porn website called poke-man, they got bought out for a nice coin

I need some pipe bombs, a drone and activiosn HQ cords

one question whose answer is likely to be greed:
why is activision caring this much when by next year they will release a new cod, making codwz obsolete, depopulated, ergo this entire thing ending as a moot point?

dunno

I contacted Fizzer a couple years ago with the idea to implement a system that would give players a way to play for cash against each other and that would help to grow the game. He asked me how I would do it. I wrote in detail a system down, he ignored my message after that and 6~ weeks later Coins were implemented into Warlight.I asked him in his Twitich Questions and Answering Session how he came up the idea for the coins and he answered with " just by myself" lol

So you gonna share a screenshot of this interaction or should we take your word for it?

Besides, in game currency wasn’t a revolutionary idea at the time when coins were introduced. Even if you influenced him in some way, you didn’t invent the concept of in game purchases for a free to play game.

EDIT: Also, coins were around before your account was even made.

Edited 4/14/2021 19:06:59

Man activison sucks

@Tim
Is this relevant to the Activision topic at hand? Not sure why you chose this particular time and this particular thread to post this info. Let's assume what you say is true, you gave him an idea, he either used it or built on it, implemented it, didn't credit you for it. Now what? What is the next step? Are you asking for recognition, compensation, suggesting that b/c this happened that this has some indication regarding his proceedings with Activision...?

Also agree with Cursona, in-game currency is not a new concept, it's been done on many games and platforms long before WZ got it, and I would be shocked if Fizzer hadn't already considered it before you suggested it. No doubt many people suggest game features that he's already considered, and implementing them doesn't necessarily mean that he implemented that person's idea.

Let's test the theory ... I recommend that you respond to this thread. Now if you actually do, is it because I said you should or was it of your own volition? Or both? Or does it even matter?

I choose the last option.