The Abandonware Question

An Anonymous Coward writes: "Gamespot.com has an interesting article on abandonware games. They go so far as to seek out opinions of "game makers" with some interesting results. Some of them actually are flattered that their games have gone to that big abandonware site in the sky. Then there's Al Lowe (Leisure Suit Larry creator) who jokingly replies to the question of why gamers seek out free games, "Because they're cheap bastards, that's why! Always looking for something for free! Sucking the lifeblood out of us poor humble programmers! Now leave me alone so I can download more free pirated music!"" The first couple of pages are boring, with predictable opinions from big publishers. But it gets more interesting as you go on.

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Re:You'd think this was easy money

[Jay Mirioashi]

>I abandonware because I can't find these games any other way, because the publishers won't do it

Are you certain that you are sincere in this statement? How hard to you truly look before downloading a desired "abandonware" title for free?

I challenge you to post a list of "abandonware" titles that you currently possess illegally. If someone can point you to a place to purchase a title legally, will you truly be willing to either erase the product from your harddrive and/or purchase a copy?

It's very easy to lay claim to such seemingly admirable intentions, but I ask you to consider what you have said.