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UK judge rules that RuneScape gold is fair game when suing for theft, at least in this case where an ex-developer stole $700,000 worth of it

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UK Court Rules Stealing RuneScape Gold Is Criminal Theft in Case That Could Have Wider Repercussions for the Video Game Industry

Landmark case could have huge repercussions for the wider industry.
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Specialist media lawyer outlines why UK Court of Appeals' judgment on RuneScape's Gold theft is so "significant for the games industry"

The UK Court of Appeal has ruled that unauthorized removal of RuneScape's in-game currency can be classed as criminal theft. Initially, the defence of Andrew Lakeman - a former Jagex content developer ...
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UK judge rules that RuneScape gold is fair game when suing for theft, at least in this case where an ex-developer stole $700,000 worth of it

It's easier to level the thieving skill with quests, anyway. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it works.