Gaming News: Judge Puts the Kibosh on Bungie’s Copyright Defense in Destiny 2 Case
In a surprising turn of events, it appears that Bungie’s legal team may have overstepped their bounds when they attempted to assert copyright on YouTube videos analyzing Destiny 2’s game lore, particularly focusing on content that has been “vaulted” or removed from the game. This judge, evidently not eager to spend countless hours sorting through lengthy lore videos—some lasting as long as a full workday—apparently didn’t find Bungie’s claim convincing. This decision underscores the sometimes bizarre and amusing ways in which the legal system can function. As one observer aptly put it, “this is probably the funniest thing I’ve read today.” It seems that Bungie underestimated both the intricacies of the law and the players’ enthusiasm for discussing game lore, a topic that fans typically devour with relish.