It seems that you're using an outdated browser. Some things may not work as they should (or don't work at all).
We suggest you upgrade newer and better browser like: Chrome, Firefox, Internet Explorer or Opera

×
Community
General discussion (archive)Abobo's Big Adventure will be EPIC!(21 posts)(21 posts)
(21 posts)
Pages:
1
2
This is my favourite topic
Posted November 12, 2011
If you grew up on NES games (especially Double Dragon), you MUST watch this trailer! lol.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mTBXvP89Now&feature=player_embedded



The game has not been released yet, except to those in on the beta. Stayted tuned to the official website though:

http://www.abobosbigadventure.com/
Posted November 12, 2011
Welp. I was going to be excited for a GOG release but nevermind that now! Thanks for the heads up!
Posted November 12, 2011
Well that looks like my upcoming game of the year (any year!).

And even if it sucks at least it's free.

In any case the trailer is so good that I've watched it three times now.
Posted November 12, 2011
Bloody hell, this looks epicmazing.
Posted November 12, 2011
awesome
Posted November 12, 2011
Damn! Why do people announce these things before they're finished?! This is going to get a takedown notice as soon as the buzz gets loud enough for the ip holders to take notice. :(

We really need to fix our ip laws so works like this are protected.
Posted November 13, 2011
How do you prosecute something that is not being made for profit? I think this falls under fair use laws and at any rate all they would have to do is host the files on a server in a country that has a set of laws that are beneficial towards works like this.
Posted November 13, 2011
avatar
JudasIscariot: How do you prosecute something that is not being made for profit? I think this falls under fair use laws and at any rate all they would have to do is host the files on a server in a country that has a set of laws that are beneficial towards works like this.
I'm afraid profit doesn't enter into it. Think of how many fan remakes/sequels of various games have received cease-and-desist notices over the years. None of those were made for profit, but they were still taken down. Of course, some companies are more tolerant than others. Valve are actually really cool about it, usually. Surprisingly, so is LucasArts. But many other publishers tend to whip out the cease-and-desist notice whenever something remotely smacks of infringing on their copyright, regardless of whether it's free or not.
Posted November 13, 2011
avatar
JudasIscariot: How do you prosecute something that is not being made for profit? I think this falls under fair use laws and at any rate all they would have to do is host the files on a server in a country that has a set of laws that are beneficial towards works like this.
avatar
Wishbone: I'm afraid profit doesn't enter into it. Think of how many fan remakes/sequels of various games have received cease-and-desist notices over the years. None of those were made for profit, but they were still taken down. Of course, some companies are more tolerant than others. Valve are actually really cool about it, usually. Surprisingly, so is LucasArts. But many other publishers tend to whip out the cease-and-desist notice whenever something remotely smacks of infringing on their copyright, regardless of whether it's free or not.
like I said before, have servers that are physically located in a country with favorable laws and there's nothing that can be done :P. It's like offshore gambling in the US, can't gamble on the mainland but get on a cruise ship and when it swims out into international waters all bets are on.
Posted November 13, 2011
avatar
JudasIscariot: like I said before, have servers that are physically located in a country with favorable laws and there's nothing that can be done :P. It's like offshore gambling in the US, can't gamble on the mainland but get on a cruise ship and when it swims out into international waters all bets are on.
I think it's not so much a matter of the precise legality of the thing, as it's the mere threat of legal action. For a major publisher to go to court in a case like that, well they take that shit out of petty cash, I imagine. For a few fans working on a freeware project in their spare time however, it's a different story. It's not a matter of "can you win the case", but of "can you afford to go to court at all". Basically, it's a case of a schoolyard bully taking your lunch money just because he can, not because he has any right to do so.
Posted November 13, 2011
avatar
JudasIscariot: like I said before, have servers that are physically located in a country with favorable laws and there's nothing that can be done :P. It's like offshore gambling in the US, can't gamble on the mainland but get on a cruise ship and when it swims out into international waters all bets are on.
avatar
Wishbone: I think it's not so much a matter of the precise legality of the thing, as it's the mere threat of legal action. For a major publisher to go to court in a case like that, well they take that shit out of petty cash, I imagine. For a few fans working on a freeware project in their spare time however, it's a different story. It's not a matter of "can you win the case", but of "can you afford to go to court at all". Basically, it's a case of a schoolyard bully taking your lunch money just because he can, not because he has any right to do so.
That's why we need to find easy ways to set up darknets to hide the location of projects like these so that all those CaD letters cannot find their target :P
Posted November 13, 2011
avatar
JudasIscariot: like I said before, have servers that are physically located in a country with favorable laws and there's nothing that can be done :P. It's like offshore gambling in the US, can't gamble on the mainland but get on a cruise ship and when it swims out into international waters all bets are on.
Not only the server, but also the person in control of the server must be in a country unatouchable by a proper legal system. As many countries have different ways to enforce a cease and desists (fines, even jailtime). And from what I can gater, they are receiving donations to work on their game. A good lawyer can get a hand in those. Aditionally you could argue that the profits are not only to be measured on money, but also in developer recognition, fame etc. And also for those compensation can be demanded, as you illegaly used an ip that doesn't belong to you.

That beeing said... The game looks f+cking awesome! The trailer alone is funnier than most movies I've seen recently. Actually, I don't know if I want to play the game or rather just watch it, as I'm to old to go through TNMT swimming levels again...
Posted November 13, 2011
avatar
JudasIscariot: like I said before, have servers that are physically located in a country with favorable laws and there's nothing that can be done :P. It's like offshore gambling in the US, can't gamble on the mainland but get on a cruise ship and when it swims out into international waters all bets are on.
avatar
SimonG: Not only the server, but also the person in control of the server must be in a country unatouchable by a proper legal system. As many countries have different ways to enforce a cease and desists (fines, even jailtime). And from what I can gater, they are receiving donations to work on their game. A good lawyer can get a hand in those. Aditionally you could argue that the profits are not only to be measured on money, but also in developer recognition, fame etc. And also for those compensation can be demanded, as you illegaly used an ip that doesn't belong to you.

That beeing said... The game looks f+cking awesome! The trailer alone is funnier than most movies I've seen recently. Actually, I don't know if I want to play the game or rather just watch it, as I'm to old to go through TNMT swimming levels again...
I'm not worried about the TMNT levels. What gets me all worried is this: Battletoads. Turbo Tunnels. Are they in the game?
Posted November 13, 2011
avatar
Wishbone: I'm afraid profit doesn't enter into it. Think of how many fan remakes/sequels of various games have received cease-and-desist notices over the years. None of those were made for profit, but they were still taken down. Of course, some companies are more tolerant than others. Valve are actually really cool about it, usually. Surprisingly, so is LucasArts. But many other publishers tend to whip out the cease-and-desist notice whenever something remotely smacks of infringing on their copyright, regardless of whether it's free or not.
Actually most of them get shut down due to EULAs and TOSes because they've been made on a specific engine (i.e. Valve's Hammer Editor). Provided that this one isn't, IP laws most likely won't bite because it's not a commercialisation. I'm not sure about copyright though, don't really know how / if that applies here.
Posted January 12, 2012
The game has been released! :D

http://abobosbigadventure.com/fullgame.php
Pages:
1
2
This is my favourite topic
Community
General discussion (archive)Abobo's Big Adventure will be EPIC!(21 posts)(21 posts)
(21 posts)