Blizzard cites the software bot glider as the primary cheat software in the lawsuit.  It helps gamers avoid tedious grinding and leveling.  Sources say that the company has sold over 25,000 copies but with an infinite amount of downloader programs and tech savvy WoW users there could be many more users of the software. 

If the lawsuit passes blizzard could reap up to $750 per incident of cheating if caught.  Several organizations are already touting several dire possible consequences of the lawsuit.  Technically if the case wins, selling used media such as games or movies could be illegal.  There are several legal loopholes that could help distributors avoid that but it could alter the fundamentals of game ownership.

Blizzard is using the argument that you don't own the game, you just accept a license agreement and they allow you to play.  So even though you are holding that physical copy of the game, blizzard says you don't own it.  WoW players could have even less to own if this legislation passes as they typically don't own a life either.  Many believe that if WoW continues its aggressive litigation battles it may turn off its fan base towards other anticipated games like Age of Conan.

BestofMedia Team - May 07