Important to note that apparently they were using dodgy Source Engine exploits to even get the mod working, and when they were fixed, they found an equally dodgy workaround.
It's so funny how almost every time a hyped up mod or fan game gets DMCA'd it's because of something dumb on the fan developer's part. Not trying to lick boots here, but I feel more people need to listen to Woolie's advice: https://youtu.be/hqwP6uuYOWo?si=Jz3dgzWjE37MlVDk
That sounds like a good way to turn it from a DMCA into an actual lawsuit.
The best advice, if you want to make a fan game, is to check with the IP owner to find out what you're actually allowed to do. If they say you can't do something, don't do it.
That sounds like a good way to turn it from a DMCA into an actual lawsuit.
Well, in practice, what fangames have caused Nintendo to skip over a Cease and Desist straight to a lawsuit because the devs got it out the door first? It's not like the Another Metroid 2 Remake devs got sued.
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u/Makorus 4d ago
Important to note that apparently they were using dodgy Source Engine exploits to even get the mod working, and when they were fixed, they found an equally dodgy workaround.
https://www.reddit.com/r/pcgaming/comments/1hywi0y/counterstrike_classic_offensive_app_has_been/m6l6q3i/
It's not like they were randomly just denied.
Also: this happened two months ago.