Koei Tecmo Holdings controversies
Controversies tied to this brand in public sources. A listing is not a finding of fault.
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2021
Koei Tecmo files charges over unauthorized Dead or Alive DVD
Lawsuit filed
Koei Tecmo announced that it had filed charges against an unnamed suspect who allegedly made and sold a DVD containing modified materials from the Dead or Alive series. The company reported the case to Kanagawa Prefectural Police and said it intended to pursue criminal and civil cases.
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Despite the character modifications, Koei Tecmo still saw it as a malicious infringement of its copyright and reported the case to Kanagawa Prefectural Police Department.
The company intends to file both a criminal case and a civil suit against the suspect; the latter to demand restitution caused by copyright infringement from replicating and distributing the company’s creations without authorization.
Koei Tecmo announced that it has filed charges against an unnamed suspect who made and sold an unauthorized DVD containing modified materials from the Dead or Alive series.
2020
Koei Tecmo reports cyberattack and possible account data exposure
Issue disclosure
Koei Tecmo reported that it had suffered a cyberattack that may have compromised users' passwords, usernames, and addresses. The company said it did not believe financial data was stolen; its websites and forums in North America and Europe were taken offline as a precaution.
Source excerpt
Earlier this month, video game publisher Koei Tecmo found itself on the receiving end of a cyberattack, which may have led to compromised passwords, usernames, and addresses for users.
According to the publisher, it does not believe that financial data was stolen, but as a precautionary measure, Koei Tecmo’s websites and forums in North America and Europe have been taken offline.
2009
Shareholder opposition to the merger
Effissimo Capital Management opposed aspects of the proposed Koei-Tecmo combination, arguing that it had not received sufficient information to assess the plan and disputing the proposed valuation. The merger proceeded after shareholder approvals, while disagreements over share repurchase terms continued.
2008
Tecmo executive lawsuit and employee wage claims
Following the resignation of Team Ninja head Tomonobu Itagaki, he filed a lawsuit against Tecmo chairman Yoshimi Yasuda concerning alleged unpaid completion bonuses and emotional distress. Separate plaintiffs also brought a claim on behalf of employees concerning unpaid wages. These disputes occurred shortly before Tecmo's merger with Koei.