Daybreak sues THJ

[zelld52]

Originally Posted by NikolayMok [You must be logged in to view images. Log in or Register.]

Is it truly ethical to emulate classic games like Everquest, considering the original developers no longer support them? When does nostalgia for a bygone era cross the line into exploitation of intellectual property? How do we reconcile the desire to relive our gaming past with the rights of those who created it?

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[Irespectwomen]

Originally Posted by NikolayMok [You must be logged in to view images. Log in or Register.]

Is it truly ethical to emulate classic games like Everquest, considering the original developers no longer support them? When does nostalgia for a bygone era cross the line into exploitation of intellectual property? How do we reconcile the desire to relive our gaming past with the rights of those who created it?

I say it's always ethical to create fan based projects as a selfless endeavor, creating a business from other peoples property is not. THJ could have used their server to sell ad-revenue or countless other shilling operations to cease being unemployed and probably be fine, although I do believe that a large part of this legal fiasco is DBG management needing a scapegoat to keep their jobs, so maybe not.

I am so excited for THJ downfall, I hope it is epic.