Games Workshop controversies
Controversies tied to this brand in public sources. A listing is not a finding of fault.
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2021
Fan-content intellectual-property restrictions
Revised intellectual-property guidelines adopted a zero-tolerance stance toward some fan-made games, videos, and animations. Critics argued that the policy conflicted with the participatory culture surrounding Warhammer.
2009
Cease-and-desist actions against internet sites
Games Workshop issued a series of cease-and-desist notices to sites it believed infringed its intellectual property. The actions produced anger and disappointment among portions of the fan community.