In the ongoing legal feud between gaming giants Sony and Tencent, the latest chapter has seen Sony striking back at Tencent’s Horizon “knock-off” game, Light of Motiram. The dispute stems from allegations that Tencent developed a mobile version of Horizon Zero Dawn, which Sony rejected, leading to the creation of the similar survival game.
Sony has not minced words in its response, labeling Tencent’s defense as “nonsense” and emphasizing that “the damage is done – and it continues.” This back-and-forth between the two companies has escalated, with Sony expressing concerns that Light of Motiram jeopardizes its future success.
The public reaction to this legal battle has been mixed, with some siding with Sony for protecting its intellectual property, while others criticize the perceived monopolistic practices of big corporations in the gaming industry. Social media platforms like Mastodon have been abuzz with discussions around the implications of this legal dispute.
Industry insiders and critics have also weighed in on the matter, with some highlighting the importance of protecting original creative works in the gaming industry, while others question the ethics of such legal battles and their impact on developers and players.
From a business perspective, the outcome of this legal battle could have significant implications for both Sony and Tencent. The case raises questions about intellectual property rights, game cloning, and the broader issue of originality in game development.
As the legal drama unfolds, it serves as a reminder of the complexities and challenges faced by developers, publishers, and players in the ever-evolving landscape of the gaming industry.
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References:
– “Sony Strikes Back at Tencent’s Horizon Rip-Off, Says Light of Motiram ‘Jeopardises’ Future Success” on Push Square [https://www.pushsquare.com/news/2025/10/sony-strikes-back-at-tencents-horizon-rip-off-says-light-of-motiram-jeopardises-future-success]
– “Sony fires back at Tencent’s ‘nonsense’ defence for Horizon ‘knock-off’ Light of Motiram” on Eurogamer [https://www.eurogamer.net/sony-fires-back-at-tencents-nonsense-defence-for-horizon-knock-off-light-of-motiram]
– “Sony slams Tencent’s defence of Horizon ‘knock-off’ Light of Motiram, claiming ‘the damage is done, and it continues'” on GamesIndustry.biz [https://www.gamesindustry.biz/sony-slams-tencents-defence-of-horizon-knock-off-light-of-motiram-claiming-the-damage-is-done-and-it-continues]
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