So if the developers of a game go bankrupt, or a single developer of an indie game dies, what do you suggest happens?
If you don't want to give the sever away (including the ability to use it) then don't shut it down or otherwise make the game unplayable.
FreedomAdvocate@lemmy.net.au 3 weeks ago
bluGill@fedia.io 3 weeks ago
The code should go into escrow when the first game is sold. This is standard practice in industry - you don't buy something without assurance that if the company goes under you have options.
FreedomAdvocate@lemmy.net.au 3 weeks ago
This is standard practice in industry - you don’t buy something without assurance that if the company goes under you have options.
Which industries is this standard in? I can’t think of any. If Samsung went bankrupt who is replacing your S25 Ultra?
bluGill@fedia.io 3 weeks ago
Consumer devices are not industry. they almost never get that treatment.
sugar_in_your_tea@sh.itjust.works 3 weeks ago
Or release API documentation for the server and help the community create a replacement. Companies have options here.
Holytimes@sh.itjust.works 3 weeks ago
Hell, I’ll just take not getting sued into the ground by the company for a copyright infringement. Don’t even need the API. If a game is loved enough we will find a way. We just don’t have the money to fight lawsuits!