Notch: Bethesda, I challenge you to a game of Quake 3!

[scrlk]

With Bethesda's lawyers sending a strongly worded letter to Notch about changing his new game's name from Scrolls to something else as it may get somehow confused with the The Elder Scrolls he responded by challenging Bethesda to a game of Quake 3.

"Remember that scene in Game of Thrones where Tyrion chose a trial by battle in the Eyrie? Well, let’s do that instead!
I challenge Bethesda to a game of Quake 3. Three of our best warriors against three of your best warriors. We select one level, you select the other, we randomize the order. 20 minute matches, highest total frag count per team across both levels wins.

If we win, you drop the lawsuit.

If you win, we will change the name of Scrolls to something you’re fine with.

Regardless of the outcome, we could still have a small text somewhere saying our game is not related to your game series in any way, if you wish.

I am serious, by the way"

Got to love Notch sometimes, it would be absolutely great if Bethesda took the offer on (even if they lost), it would show great spirit IMO.

EDIT: Suffice to say, this legal dispute has just went up a notch.

 

[Garee]

Who will pay the most gold for Bronn?

 

[Gimpymoo]

LOL

If this is done, it has to be streamed live.

 

[ak22]

Lol this is the attitude apple, htc and Samsung should follow

 

[scrlk]

Lol this is the attitude apple, htc and Samsung should follow

Well if it was in Starcraft 2 and was between Apple and Samsung, Apple would be screwed.

 

[ak22]

Well if it was in Starcraft 2 and was between Apple and Samsung, Apple would be screwed.

The Koreans aye?

 

[Dudderz123456]

Haha I really liked this from Notch! This should happen more often

 

[JimAroo]

Bethesda would probably rather spend thousands preparing a court case, rather than having a game of Quake 3.

 

[ps3ud0]

Id hope id has some decent players - could be a shoe-in for them

ps3ud0

 

[anuraj]

I'm guessing Notch chose quake 3 because he's good at it. Waits for Bethesda to hire fatality for the match.

 

[Strife212]

I'm guessing Notch chose quake 3 because he's good at it. Waits for Bethesda to hire fatality for the match.

Considering Bethesda and id are part of the same company now, they probably have some pretty good players

 

[Taziir]

I'd love to have seen their initial reaction to Notch's challenge.

Bethesda: WTF
Bethesda: Erm...hhmmm...
Lawyer: No, (insert lawyer babble)
Bethesda: Shut up, thinking...

 

[Evoss]

I'm guessing Notch chose quake 3 because he's good at it. Waits for Bethesda to hire fatality for the match.

Notch needs to grab Fatal1ty asap!

 

[Archy]

Lol, awesome. Really hope they accept the challenge!

 

[platypus]

I'm available! Pick me!

 

[CaptainRAVE]

Awesome

 

[Sleepery]

That is absolute genius. Gives a massive two fingers to the whole nonsense, while at the same time making Bethseda look like fools when their lawyers inevitably make them refuse.

Copyright lawyers the world over must be aghast at the thought of months of profitable work being decided by an hours gaming

 

[orderoftheflame]

Considering Bethesda and id are part of the same company now, they probably have some pretty good players

This. I doubt Bethesda would need to hire Fa1lt1tty to find some good amatuer talent within their own ranks.

Great story, I don't see Beth taking his offer up though.

 

[Gimpymoo]

This. I doubt Bethesda would need to hire Fa1lt1tty to find some good amatuer talent within their own ranks.

Great story, I don't see Beth taking his offer up though.

I would have thought any reputable gaming company would use this to their advantage.

Stream it online, get sponsors for the event.

I expect the viewing figures for this could be HUGE, a real life David Vs. Goliath story plus it would likely spike Quake 3 sales too.

Could actually end up making money for all involved.

 

[Mr. May]

sounds epic and a very clever idea cant wait to see it lol if it happens lol