King's Quest 9 Lives!

NotFamousYet writes "After having previously shut down the development of King's Quest IX: Every Cloak Has A Silver Lining, Vivendi Universal made a press announcement saying: 'After extensive evaluation, Vivendi Universal Games is pleased to announce that the fan developed trilogy project 'The Silver Lining' (previously known as King's Quest IX: Every Cloak Has A Silver Lining), based on characters from Sierra Entertainment's 'Kings Quest' series, has been given approval to continue development. We look forward to seeing the first of its three upcoming chapters, 'Shadows', completed soon.' Check out this very promising fan made sequel!" Commentary and more linkage at GameSetWatch.

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Props to Vivendi

[BTWR]

After the original story appeared, it consisted of dozens of comments, mostly complaining how Vivendi shut down production of a fan-made game of a well-loved series (that unfortunately ended so poorly). I sided with these comments, despite knowing that Vivendi had a point in trying to control their copyrights (for future precidents, etc).

But in this case, I think Vivendi should get their dues. This is a good thing done by them, and hopefully will continue in the future. It just seems like most slashdot posts, hell most internet posts, are people bitching about not getting what they want. In this case, we got what we want, and (gasp!) - I'm leaving a positive post!

Re:Why don't these fan-made games...

[AuMatar]

A life lesson for you- its usually easier to beg forgiveness than to ask permission. Asking permission in this case will end up with a form letter saying no. Begging forgiveness with a horde of screaming fans behind you may get you a yes. And there's the chance you'll get in under legal's radar. The chance is at least better than the 0% of asking permission.