DMCA takedowns on Steam and GOG for Star Control Origin by the series creators:
https://steamcommunity.com/app/271260/discussions/1/1742229167221237036/
https://steamcommunity.com/app/271260/discussions/1/1742229167221237036/
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PC Gaming Era | December 2018 - We got 99 problems, but 76 ain't one
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Seems weird that nobody has tried this before. Anyone can issue DMCA notices, and all stores will take stuff down, regardless of how little merit a case has (like, the two devs here don't own the IP, and they have nothing to do with the creation of this newest game. Unless they have a software patent on making strategy games, yeah, tough luck)
Exactly my reaction as well.I keep forgetting Twitch Prime free games is a thing. Decided to check it out.
*reads claim instructions*
Thanks. But no thanks. :O
It's simply not true. Tens of games have been taken down with DCMA claims on Steam alone. Orion (by Activision), River City, many asset flips on past year alone.
Even this game with DLC was taken down with DCMA once already (before release, game was restored, DLC not) and now again after court ruled they're entitled to use DCMA (Stardock tried to get court to block further DCMA claims).
Got it. So that Steam Community post is pretty one-sided to say the least.
Well, as long as the people that bought it aren't affected ( and I know Steam doesn't remove valid keys if a game gets pulled), this shouldn't be a big problem. Stardock should pay them what they are due relative to their rights, or stop using the IP. Call it Galaxy Control or something.
For DCMA, keys may be disabled until it's solved.
If you want less one sided story, see court dockets:
https://www.courtlistener.com/docket/6239751/102/stardock-systems-inc-v-paul-reiche-iii/
There's a thread on the whole ugly saga.
You can make your own judgments, but I'd say the action here was warranted and Stardock has nobody but themselves to blame.
Oh, look at this cute game Steam has recommended for me. Is this like Dora the Explorer? Maybe good for my little niece?
Is the "More Highlights" section customized per user aside from filtering tags? Doesn't appear so.... that means Valve is choosing to promote this game for everyone. That's an interesting choice....
Hyper Light Drifter! Bomber Crew! Prime delivers again.
Though I *do* have the Twitch client installed, I claim the games from Twitch in a browser. It's just one click per game.I keep forgetting Twitch Prime free games is a thing. Decided to check it out.
*reads claim instructions*
Twitch Prime has given me like 400 dollars worth of games this year because I already had Amazon Prime
As a stand-alone service it'd be eh but with Prime it's an Ez value
If you hate the launcher just delete it after you get the games
As a stand-alone service it'd be eh but with Prime it's an Ez value
If you hate the launcher just delete it after you get the games
is 2019 the year BronsonLee steps down and faces justice for the crimes he commited or will Era's corrupt moderation continue unchecked?
He shit talked Chloe Price, so in my eyes any punishment would be insufficient.
I am immortal
Unlike that blue haired CRIMINAL
If they play nice, we'll play nice.
They're trying to sell us stuff, we don't owe them a thing.
What a
I am the PRINCIPAL OF THIS SCHOOL YOU WILL RESPECT ME I DONT HAVE A DRINKING PROBLEM
Well looking back at the year the only games I completed where the 2 Picross games on the switch. In fact the last game I completed must have been Steam World Dig 2 or Nier Automata.
So played:-
God of War - got bored of it. Enjoyed the story side of it but not so much the gameplay.
Spiderman - Was enjoying it, until I kind of got bored of it. Think I burnt myself out by doing all of the tower quests in one go. Will go back to that one at some point.
Zelda Breath of The Wild - like God of War, just got bored.
Assassins Creed Syndicate - got bored of it about 10 hours in, but will probably go back as I enjoyed playing as Evie, brother was a bore though.
Recore - grabbed this in the recent sale and been enjoying it.
Sundered - Really enjoying this, except for the insistance of no fast travel. It's the only thing stopping me going back to it more often.
Celeste - played it for a couple of hours today. Really enjoying it but also ready to tear my controller apart, mainly down to my aging reflexes.
Still to play from the sales/recent purchases
Gris - Just not got around to playing this one yet. Will have a go either tomorrow or at the weekend.
Heroine Anthem Zero - Somebody recommended this as an OK metroid/castlevania game so thought I would give it a shot.
Only game I can see myself grabbing in the near future is RE2 remake. Unfortunately money is going to be tight for these next few months.
So played:-
God of War - got bored of it. Enjoyed the story side of it but not so much the gameplay.
Spiderman - Was enjoying it, until I kind of got bored of it. Think I burnt myself out by doing all of the tower quests in one go. Will go back to that one at some point.
Zelda Breath of The Wild - like God of War, just got bored.
Assassins Creed Syndicate - got bored of it about 10 hours in, but will probably go back as I enjoyed playing as Evie, brother was a bore though.
Recore - grabbed this in the recent sale and been enjoying it.
Sundered - Really enjoying this, except for the insistance of no fast travel. It's the only thing stopping me going back to it more often.
Celeste - played it for a couple of hours today. Really enjoying it but also ready to tear my controller apart, mainly down to my aging reflexes.
Still to play from the sales/recent purchases
Gris - Just not got around to playing this one yet. Will have a go either tomorrow or at the weekend.
Heroine Anthem Zero - Somebody recommended this as an OK metroid/castlevania game so thought I would give it a shot.
Only game I can see myself grabbing in the near future is RE2 remake. Unfortunately money is going to be tight for these next few months.
Happy New Year, SteamEra
Thanks for the link. I had totally missed this story. Stardock comes across incredibly dumb and arrogant here. It's good see the old devs are being heard by the courts (shame they needed a GoFundMe campaign to receive some basic justice).
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Take a look at the Logitech G403, it has a great sensor, is lightweight and I like the shape, only issue was actually a rattling mousewheel but if you get one that was made recently it shouldn't be a problem. Different than the G9 which I used for a long time too but you'll have trouble finding something similar. Maybe the Razer Basilisk.
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Happy New Year - Frohes Neues!
Man, I had to work today and got up early, I'm ready to go to bed already, but they are partying quite hard next me. :O
The first game I want to play this year is FAR Lone Sails, hopefully this weekend. I'd like to finish it in one session.
Man, I had to work today and got up early, I'm ready to go to bed already, but they are partying quite hard next me. :O
The first game I want to play this year is FAR Lone Sails, hopefully this weekend. I'd like to finish it in one session.
Thanks for the video. God I hope Reiche and co. are wholly confirmed by the courts and get to make their own Star Control games. Fuck Stardock and Wardell.
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I "finished" 26 games this year, though about five of them were beaten on 3DS or Switch.
Between trying to explore the medium of film, getting acquainted with Street Fighter, and a couple of longer games keeping my attention (looking at you, Okami, and I haven't even beaten you yet), I played significantly fewer games than last year.
My first priorities for games to start or finish next year are:
Between trying to explore the medium of film, getting acquainted with Street Fighter, and a couple of longer games keeping my attention (looking at you, Okami, and I haven't even beaten you yet), I played significantly fewer games than last year.
My first priorities for games to start or finish next year are:
- Okami HD
- Sonic Mania
- Street Fighter III: 3rd Strike
- Crash N. Sane Trilogy
- Warriors of Fate, Armored Warriors, and Battle Circuit
- Disneyland Adventures
- SteamWorld Dig 2
- Sunset Overdrive
- Assorted Switch games I've picked up over the last month or so (Tropical Freeze, Arms, Bayonetta 2)
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