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So since the source code is written from scratch and the only thing copied were art assets and level design. And since there is a level editor available. They w
by Kequc 13y ago
So since the source code is written from scratch and the only thing copied were art assets and level design. And since there is a level editor available. They would be able to release it again without prebuilt levels with different art.
It's already not derivative other than cosmetically, I can understand trying to find silver lining but the whole DMCA thing is a ridiculous grey fluster cuck.
- pbhjpbhj 13y ago>It's already not derivative other than cosmetically // Appearance matters, form matters the moreso I'd say. If the appearance and level structure and such didn't matter there would have been no reason to duplicate them would there?
- Kequc 13y agoI'd be hard pressed to come up with any way in which Nintendo was losing money here though.
- cpayne 13y agoIt's not about losing money. It's about protecting their brand. Precedent is a slippery slope. Once you allow the "first" to copy your product, its so much harder to fight the 2nd or 3rd attempt.
- Kequc 13y agoThey can licence the dude that made this html5 demo so he can use their assets.