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This makes me wonder; would it be possible to get software patents on various game mechanics? What if the first RTS producer had patented a lot of it? Is that s
by MikeCapone 14y ago
This makes me wonder; would it be possible to get software patents on various game mechanics? What if the first RTS producer had patented a lot of it? Is that so different from smartphone interface patents?
- michaelbuckbee 14y agoYes, there are some that have already been granted. The most famous one I'm aware of is the patent on having mini-games in loading screens: http://arstechnica.com/gaming/2008/03/patents-on-video-game-mechanics-may-strangle-innovation/ http://arstechnica.com/gaming/2008/03/patents-on-video-game-...
- fsckin 14y agoKinda like this? http://kotaku.com/5595453/youtube-easter-egg-lets-you-play-snake http://kotaku.com/5595453/youtube-easter-egg-lets-you-play-s...