The legal dispute over the royalties from Friday the 13th: The Game has intensified as Gun Interactive, the game's publisher, filed a counter-suit against Horror, Inc., the rights holders of the Friday the 13th franchise. This follows the shutdown of the game’s servers, which ended its online operations. Horror, Inc., which controls the "Jason Voorhees" character, claims that Gun Interactive has not paid the full amount of royalties owed. Gun Interactive, however, argues that it has already paid over $18 million in royalties, with each payment verified in real time by Horror, Inc.’s auditors. Horror, Inc. is now seeking an additional $4 million, citing concerns over how the payments were calculated, and has warned that Gun Interactive could face a costly legal process if it refuses to pay. Gun Interactive has accused Horror, Inc. of trying to extort money and called the claim hypocritical. The publisher pointed out that Horror, Inc. previously faced a five-year legal battle with Victor Miller, the original screenwriter of Friday the 13th, which ended with losses for Horror, Inc. Gun Interactive also criticized Horror, Inc. for allowing the game’s license to expire instead of negotiating a proposal to remaster the game. Additionally, it noted that Horror, Inc. is currently working on a new cinematic reboot of Friday the 13th and a prequel series titled Crystal Lake. Gun Interactive has stated that it will take the case to trial to oppose what it describes as financial pressure from Horror, Inc. However, no specific date for a hearing has been announced. The case highlights ongoing tensions between publishers and rights holders over the management and monetization of popular intellectual properties, particularly in the video game industry. The dispute reflects broader challenges in the entertainment sector, where legal battles over royalties and licensing agreements are common. As the situation unfolds, both parties are likely to continue emphasizing their positions, with the outcome potentially setting a precedent for similar cases.