Blizzard Entertainment has filed a federal lawsuit targeting Turtle WoW, one of the most prominent private World of Warcraft servers, alleging a broad range of intellectual property violations and unlawful business practices.

Newsweek contacted Blizzard and Turtle WoW for more information via email outside of normal working hours.

Why It Matters

The suit represents a major escalation in Blizzard's ongoing effort to clamp down on unofficial servers that replicate or modify the experience of its blockbuster game, World of Warcraft . Turtle WoW, which has built a large player base by modifying the original 2004 version of the game with fan-created expansions, races, events and zones, now faces the threat of a permanent shutdown and possible financial penalties.

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