Lawsuit filed by Fntastic against this platform has been decided upon by the court
Fntastic and Yakutia.Info in Legal Dispute Over Reputation
A legal battle is unfolding between game developer Fntastic and news site Yakutia.Info, stemming from an article that criticized the company's attempts to clean up its tarnished reputation. Fntastic filed a lawsuit against Yakutia.Info, objecting to the negative portrayal in the report.
The controversy revolves around Fntastic's game, The Day Before, which was hastily removed from sale just a few days after its release, damaging the company's reputation. The company, initially promising in game development, faced a global scandal due to a major project.
The article in question, titled "Scandalous Yakut game developers try to whitewash their reputation," highlighted allegations of fraudulent behavior, poor labor practices towards developers, especially those from former Soviet regions, and a problematic public relations response where Fntastic denied fraud despite evidence and backlash.
The court case is being heard, with Judge Valentina Tereshkina making a balanced decision in favor of Yakutia.Info. The court found the plaintiff's position to be unfounded, requiring proof of the inconsistency of the stated facts with reality to satisfy the lawsuit, which the representatives of Fntastic were unable to provide.
Vitaly Obedin, associated with Yakutia.Info, expressed surprise at the lawsuit, as it targeted a small publication with limited readership compared to other materials and videos about the company. He suggested that the motivation for filing the lawsuit might have been Fntastic's desire to restore its tarnished reputation after moving to Kazakhstan.
The editorial team of Yakutia.Info provided the court with evidence supporting the validity of the criticism, including official admissions by the company, the use of third-party software, and numerous complaints from dissatisfied players. The court's decision was based on the argument that negative sentiment towards consumer deception does not harm a company's business reputation, but the release of a poor-quality product does.
As of August 2025, no information has been found regarding the progress, court rulings, or resolution of this lawsuit. The dispute between Fntastic and Yakutia.Info is not over, as an appeal by the plaintiff is possible. This legal battle is part of broader industry scrutiny on Fntastic regarding ethical, labor, and financial controversies tied to their development practices and public statements.
- The discrepancy between Fntastic's portrayed lifestyle and the allegations of fraudulent behavior, poor labor practices, and use of third-party software in their home-and-garden and game development industry has become the center of discussion on social media.
- Amidst this controversy, the company's entertainment ventures, including their association with celebrities and involvement in pop-culture, have been affected due to the tarnished reputation.
- Yakutia.Info's article, which detailed these issues, has sparked a wave of criticism on Fntastic's business practices, leading some readers to reevaluate their purchases of books and other products associated with the company.
- Despite the ongoing legal dispute, Fntastic's future in the industry remains uncertain, as their reputation in home-and-garden and game development sectors continues to be questioned, influencing consumer decisions.
