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[Q] Copyright on (old) games

Hi,
I was wondering if there is some kind of copyright on (old) games.
Let's say I have ported a classig game to a mobile platform and even tried to reuse much of the graphics.
Can the company that created the orginal game protest and even take further legal steps?
Also, can I use the orgininal name?
Thx,
Bart

That depends, on company as well as on the game, there are some sites in the www providing old games for free, totally legal. Don't think it would be illegal to port these games to android, but I'm no lawyer...
\\Just google for Abandonware, there you'll find some sites
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Copyright varies from country to country. You can google and find how long copyright lasts in your country but don't expect a favourable answer. For many things it's 70 years after the author/creator's death.

PS4 vs. Xbox One

Any comments? I personally have been a Microsoft fan all my life, but after hearing what they're planning to implement on the Xbox One, I'm definitely going with the PS4. The DRM practices and always-online policies are a huge turn-off for me, and always having the Kinect microphone and camera plugged in is also a bit worrisome. Might just have to switch to Linux as well if this is the direction in which Microsoft is planning on going.

I was a huge fan of the Playstation 1 and 2, but then the 360 came along and I loved it; mainly because of the controller. And to be honest, that was a good enough reason to pass on the PS3. With the Xbox One however, the controller is just not a good enough reason to upgrade. I mean, I've liked the direction Microsoft went in in the last few years with the kinect and all but this "always connected" bull and the lack of focus towards gaming and becoming more of a media entertainment center really grinds my gears. Not to mention xbox live being the biggest ripoff ever.
At this point in time I would rather go for the PS4, despite the controller. Sigh, I wish my hands were smaller.

I'm with you on the drm issue they are trying to do. If you lose internet connection for more than 24hrs you will not be able to play your game offline. If you have time Warner you know this is possible.
I loved how Sony punched Xbox in the no no area with the video "how to share ps4 games" lol
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My internet doesn't always work (whose does?) So I'm going with
Ps4!!!
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Be sure to watch the E3 press conference. The Microsoft side that is. It reveals a lot more about the Xbox One. Don't drop your opinion of Microsoft until you've watched it and clear up all of your wariness.
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PS4 hands down. If it comes in at the rumored sub400 price tag I'll be getting it for sure.

Yeah, price tag is a big issue for me. At this point, I'm unlikely to get either straight out of the gate, because the new features aren't important enough for me to shift off my 360 and PS3.
If they were sub-300 or offered backwards compatibility, I'd be tempted. As it stands... meh. Maybe after the price drops. And I figure out 3 or 4 games that won't come out with my current consoles that fall into the "will definitely buy" category, rather than just the "that'd be nice... someday" group.

I'm saving up my money for nexus 5 and ps4
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The executive from Microsoft said on camera....if you don't have an internet connection they have a product that will play offline games ...the 360 lol
One note is that the PSN will be a subscription fee now if you want to have access to online content of the game.
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fabricatedhero said:
The executive from Microsoft said on camera....if you don't have an internet connection they have a product that will play offline games ...the 360 lol
One note is that the PSN will be a subscription fee now if you want to have access to online content of the game.
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I think you got the story wrong (Or I wasn't updated) but PSN will be free. The way you or other users pay for PSN is by taxes (if you haven't noticed there are some content that are charged with tax) and the PSN Plus subscription.
The PSN Plus Subscription gives you access to exclusive content, if you are not a member you cannot get exclusive discounts or exclusive demos. PSN plus in no way will affect any DLC or content from third party companies.

http://spong.com/article/29781/E3-2013-PS4-Multiplayer-Apparently-Locked-Behind-PlayStation-Plus
PS3 multiplayer still free, PS4 multiplayer for PS+ members.

Playstation v xbox =Ps wins every time. Had both,now have two xboxs that don't work and a ps3 nearly two years old and works like the day it come out the box. Microsoft are to cheap to make a reliable games con and they no it. Love the xbox but was so cheaply made its not worth wasting money on the new one. :thumbdown:
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i still got my ps3 phat 80 gigs got it for 500 preordered that was when 2009? and it still works fine unlicke my xbox had to replace every 6 moths good thing i bought extended warranty right now got a summer job at taco bell saving up for the ps4 and the next nexus rocking my nexus 4
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Add a game to attract downloads?

We have a client wanting to add a game into their app. The app we have developed is for the insurance industry. The client believes by adding a game it will attract more downloads and increase returning users. We are not convinced that adding a game will achieve either. In our view people download an app to get to the point. An app needs to satisfy a direct need i.e. a banking app shows your balance. A game seems like an after thought. We are also concerned that the game will have to of a very good standard in order to attract use and not be ridiculed. With the likes of EA Sports spending millions on app game development this is a difficult area to compete. With this in mind we would consider developing a simply addictive game like Pac Man.
I would love to know your views on this subject. Do any apps exists that have managed to offer a game into a 'sensible' app and made it work?

You should ask your client why their app exists in the first place. Is the app designed to aid users conducting business with the insurance industry? Or is the app designed as marketing in order to draw in more potential customers. It is not a good idea to design one product to do two completely different things, as you will end up not doing either thing particularly well. If the client is hoping to increase their customers, developing a separate game app that is free as a marketing tool would be more feasible, as you would have one app dedicated to conducting business, and another app conducting marketing for the company.

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syung said:
You should ask your client why their app exists in the first place. Is the app designed to aid users conducting business with the insurance industry? Or is the app designed as marketing in order to draw in more potential customers. It is not a good idea to design one product to do two completely different things, as you will end up not doing either thing particularly well. If the client is hoping to increase their customers, developing a separate game app that is free as a marketing tool would be more feasible, as you would have one app dedicated to conducting business, and another app conducting marketing for the company.
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Hi Syung
Thanks for your reply. I totally agree. At the client meeting I suggested creating an additional game app to assist in their aim to reach a new target audience. It nice to have someone back your approach - thanks.

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