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Tag: License
The Whole Roblox “Oof” Fight Has Been Settled
It looks like Tommy came out on top.
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Stadia Creative Director: Streamers Should Pay Devs
On today’s list of horrible takes.
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Jagex Issues Warning To Mobile Apps
With the launch of RuneScape on mobile devices, Jagex this week announced that they will be changing their policy in regards to how the company approaches mobile app developers using RuneScape’s IP to create unofficial companion programs. In a post published this week, the UK developer stated that they will be reaching out to app developers to discuss applying for a license to use the IP, and may seek removal of apps that do not meet their standards.
We are in the process of reviewing existing unofficial and unlicensed mobile apps and as a part of this process, we will be reaching out to the developers of existing mobile apps which utilise our IP, to explain our rights and we may give certain app owners the opportunity to discuss and apply for a licence to use our IP in relation to their existing app.
In cases where unofficial apps in our opinion do not meet our requirements or standards, or where license terms cannot be agreed we will seek their removal from mobile stores. We are constantly reviewing and updating the use of our IP and it is important to note that this current review only affects mobile apps.
Please note this is only for existing apps, and we will not be accepting any licence requests for new apps. If you have a current live mobile app, we will contact you in the near future.
Source: RuneScape.com
Funcom Now A Preferred Partner Of Conan
Funcom has announced today that the game developer has entered a partnership with Conan Properties. As a preferred partner, Funcom will be the go-to developer for all video games on PC and console that feature the Conan brand or take place in Hyboria. The first game to be developed under this new relationship will not be announced until January, and marks one of three games set to launch in 2016.
“We are tremendously excited to be strengthening our relationship with Conan Properties,” said Funcom CEO Rui Casais. “‘Conan the Barbarian‘ is undoubtedly one of the world’s greatest and most recognizable fantasy heroes, and as game developers, working with such a character and being able to draw from the fantastically detailed world of Hyboria is nothing short of a dream come true.”
(Source: Funcom press release)
Lord of the Rings Safe Until 2017
When it comes to licensed MMOs, there is always the risk that the game will shut down not because of a lack of population, but due to issues over renewing the license. For Lord of the Rings Online, players are understandably concerned over Turbine’s license expiring at the end of the year. Luckily for all of us, Turbine has announced that the license has been renewed through 2017.
We have said as far back as July of 2013, we plan to support LOTRO for many years to come. I really want to be as clear as possible on this subject to avoid any further confusion or misunderstanding. The license was renewed. I think it’s rather clear and direct. I can’t think of a more direct way to say the license was renewed than to say the license was renewed. We have an agreement that runs through 2017.
Barring some sudden drop in population, players have little to be concerned over.
(Source: Contains Moderate Peril)
Marvel Heroes Has Ten Year License
Gamers who follow the news are understandably concerned over the state of Marvel Heroes. The new year brought with it a purge of Marvel titles from digital stores, games sold by Activision, Capcom, and others were unceremoniously removed and it appears are not coming back. Granted, not that many of them were good, but that’s not the point. Marvel’s track record on digital games is one wrought with arbitrary license limits, a factor that will no doubt come into play for Marvel Heroes.
The good news is that, according to Gazillion Creative Director Jeff Donais, the license with Marvel is good for at least ten years.
“Gazillion will always be the Marvel Heroes studio. There may be additional Marvel games – there’s a kid’s game as well, but it’s public information that we have a ten year license with Marvel, and we have many years of content planned for Marvel Heroes.”
You can read the rest of Donais’ comments at the link below, but at the very least it looks like Marvel Heroes will be with us for a long time to come.
(Source: PCGamesN)
MMO Fallout 