The Turmoil Surrounding Anime Realms: A Scandal Unfolds
In a surprising turn of events, the popular Roblox game Anime Realms has become the centerpiece of a dramatic ownership scandal that has shaken its community. Initially, the new owner announced the acquisition of the game, later claiming it was merely a joke. However, the original developers allege they have been scammed out of their own creation and now lack access to it entirely. This situation underscores the complex and often contentious nature of game ownership within the gaming community.
Details of the Controversy
The saga began when the original creator of Anime Realms, known as Luckk, reportedly reached an agreement to sell the game. The sale price has generated widespread debate, with amounts rumored to be between $55,000 and an astonishing $850,000. Such a transaction, which should ideally be conducted through secure channels, raises eyebrows when broached in a casual forum like Discord.
As the situation escalated, both Luckk and the new owner, Topgokay, took to social media to air their grievances publicly. After Luckk found himself banned from the Anime Realms Discord server, he turned to X (formerly Twitter) to share his perspective with the larger community. The following tweet outlines his claims:
We have been scammed out of our game Anime Realms. The scammer is called “topgokay”(id: “1153481118574710784”). We agreed on 850k USD, signed a contract but after he sent the wire reference we transferred the server (180k+ members) and group. thread 🧵 #Roblox #RobloxDev pic.twitter.com/VKSvAaxH14
— Luckk (@DevLuckk) December 12, 2024
The Claims of Each Party
According to Luckk, the agreed price was indeed set at $850,000. After he received what he believed to be confirmation of the money transfer, he successfully transferred the game along with ownership of the Discord server and the Roblox group.
However, in stark contrast, Topgokay has provided a different account of events on the official Discord server, declaring a significantly lower acquisition cost and suggesting that Luckk has a history of similar disputes. He proceeds to claim that the former developers are now threatening legal action, potentially filing DMCA takedown requests against Anime Realms due to the alleged scamming.
The Aftermath
The ongoing dispute raises important questions about the legitimacy of online transactions within the gaming sphere. Regardless of who is at fault, the game will reportedly continue to function and receive updates, at least for the time being. However, this precarious situation suggests that the old developers, claiming substantial losses, could indeed impede operations through DMCA claims.
For fans of Anime Realms, this is undoubtedly a turbulent period. If you’re looking for a different gaming experience that offers less drama, consider exploring Anime Reborn. As always, keep an eye on PGG for the latest and greatest in Roblox news and content!
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