Activision Sends Sarien.net a Cease and Desist Love Note

Sarien.net, a web site that used to serve up classic Sierra On-Line adventure games to the masses, recently found itself on the receiving end of a cease and desist letter from Activision. The web site's creator recently shared the bad news with visitors, posting the letter from Activision on its front page. Activision holds the rights to Sierra's classic games and apparently doesn't appreciate what the web site is doing. Sarien.net has been up and running since April of last year, but Activision didn't really take notice until the site decided to add iPhone and iPad browser support.

Here is what Activision said:

"While we appreciate your dedication to the Sierra classic library and understand that you are a fan of these games, Activision has not authorized the development or distribution of these games via your Website," the order reads. "Accordingly, we must demand that you immediately cease any further distribution or exploitation of the Sierra Games on your Website."

To quote Dean Martin, "ain't love a kick in the head?"

Source: Joystiq