24 Mar SABER INTERACTIVE EXPERT WITNESS TESTIMONY AND CONSULTING SERVICES
A Saber Interactive expert witness offers testifying consulting, opinions and testimony in legal cases involving video games, interactive entertainment, and software development. The company, known for its work on games like Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2, World War Z, NBA Playgrounds, and The Witcher 3 (with CD Projekt Red), is a prominent video game developer and publisher. A Saber Interactive expert witness helps clarify technical issues related to game development, intellectual property, product liability, fraud, and contract disputes.
1. Intellectual Property (IP) Cases
It’s no secret that intellectual property disputes are common in the video game industry, particularly concerning copyrights, trademarks, and patents. A Saber Interactive expert witness assists in cases where one party is accused of infringing on another’s game design, mechanics, or proprietary technology. SMEs would provide insight into how video games were developed, including gameplay mechanics, graphical designs, and technological innovations. The expert may also be tasked with evaluating whether another company’s game unlawfully copied these elements, offering analysis on the originality and uniqueness of Saber’s intellectual property.
2. Product Liability Cases
Product liability cases can arise if a video game or interactive product causes harm to a user. In such a context, a Saber Interactive expert witness might evaluate whether a game or piece of software sold to consumers was defective or harmful in some way. That could include issues like faulty game mechanics leading to injuries (e.g., motion sickness or repetitive strain injuries) or a game’s impact on consumer safety. The expert would examine whether the game functioned as promised, adhered to industry safety standards, and whether the company took the necessary precautions to ensure a safe gaming experience.
3. Fraud Investigations
A variety of investigations may involve claims that a game developer or publisher misrepresented a product in order to sell it to consumers. A Saber Interactive expert witness could assist in evaluating whether a game or software product was falsely advertised or if the marketing claims did not align with the actual gameplay experience. For instance, if players purchase a game believing it will have certain features that are never delivered, the expert would assess whether those claims were misleading or fraudulent. Leaders can clarify the development process, marketing materials, and whether the final product met the advertised promises.
4. Breach of Contract Cases
And of course breach of contract disputes in the gaming industry involve development agreements, distribution deals, or licensing contracts. If the company enters into an agreement with a third party and one of the parties claims a breach of contract, a Saber Interactive expert witness would help interpret the terms of the agreement, the responsibilities of each party, and whether the contract was fulfilled. The expert may provide insights into how the game’s development or distribution was carried out, evaluating whether Saber met its contractual obligations, and help the court understand complex technical or creative clauses in the agreement.
5. Consumer Protection Cases
Also consumer protection cases in the gaming industry involve accusations that a game or software product failed to meet expected standards or misled customers. A Saber Interactive expert witness may be asked to evaluate whether a game had bugs, glitches, or issues that violated consumer rights or whether the product’s marketing was deceptive. KOLs could also assess whether the game’s content was accurately represented to the consumer in advertisements and whether the product complied with industry regulations related to consumer protection laws.
25 Products Covered by Saber Interactive Expert Witness
An expert witness specializing in Saber Interactive’s products may be called to testify in cases involving a wide range of video game products and associated technologies. These include:
World War Z (video game)
NBA Playgrounds (video game)
The Witcher 3 (with CD Projekt Red)
SnowRunner (video game)
Vampire: The Masquerade – Bloodlines 2 (game development)
Evil Dead: The Game (video game)
TimeShift (video game)
Quake (remake version)
Ghost Recon Wildlands (game development and contributions)
Halo: Combat Evolved (remastered edition work)
Spintires (game)
The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt (technology used)
Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2 (game development)
NBA 2K Playgrounds (development work)
Fear the Wolves (game)
Saber’s proprietary game engine technology
Multiplayer infrastructure for Saber Interactive games
Game design tools used by Saber Interactive
Saber Interactive’s game hosting services and cloud services
Game physics engines and AI systems in Saber’s games
Saber’s virtual reality game products (if applicable)
Interactive features in Saber’s games (e.g., online multiplayer)
In-game monetization systems (e.g., microtransactions)
Game software distribution platforms (Steam, PlayStation, Xbox)
Game marketing and promotional materials used by Saber Interactive
Saber Interactive expert witnesses are essential in providing clarity in legal disputes surrounding the video game industry.
