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Register, Others Call Plagiarism in "Limbo of the Lost" Game

Posted by timothy on from the hey-man-poetic-license dept.

Fallen Andy writes "'The Register' has an article describing 'Limbo of the Lost' (developed by Majestic and sold in the U.S by Tri Synergy) which seems to have 'borrowed' copiously graphics assets from other games. Over at the GamesRadar forum there is a thread with some screenshots. Finally, this game has its own Wikipedia entry. Warning to all — move the soft drink away from the keyboard and monitor before you look at those screenshots. Blatant this is, very blatant indeed."

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  1. I don't see what the big deal is by k_187 · · Score: 5, Funny

    The original creators of that stuff didn't lose anything, its all bits man.

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    1. Re:I don't see what the big deal is by Farmer+Tim · · Score: 4, Funny

      Except one's breath.

      Hey, as long as you were getting philosphical...

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    2. Re:I don't see what the big deal is by Broken+scope · · Score: 4, Funny

      That wasn't thunder you just heard, that was something breaking the sound barrier as it went over your head.

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    3. Re:I don't see what the big deal is by Tehrasha · · Score: 5, Funny

      If they dont get sued for lifting the content, someone should at least sue them for false advertising... How can they call the game 'Limbo of the Lost' when the players are going to recognize all the rooms and know where they are? Should be called 'Limbo of the Strikingly Familiar' or maybe just 'Deja vu'

  2. Re:Oblivion by Cathoderoytube · · Score: 5, Funny

    I'm guessing the company that made this game will be sued into oblivion

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  3. Oblivion by strength_of_10_men · · Score: 3, Funny

    Looks just like Oblivion
    Except much shittier... Oh... and YES, I quoted myself!
  4. If you steal from one or two it's plagiarism by symbolset · · Score: 5, Funny

    Three or more, it's research.

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    1. Re:If you steal from one or two it's plagiarism by morgan_greywolf · · Score: 4, Funny

      Does anybody have this game? Maybe they have a "References" screen!

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  5. The worst part is ... by wylderide · · Score: 5, Funny

    ... The scene where the protagonist is leaping over barrels thrown by a large orangutan. It's a dead giveaway.

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  6. The next step by Kingston · · Score: 4, Funny

    What they need to do now is spend all the money they saved on the artwork on a really good lawyer. One that can stand up in court and say "A layman might think he sees a superficial resemblance" while keeping a straight face.

    1. Re:The next step by Alsee · · Score: 3, Funny

      while keeping a straight face.

      Excuse me, why does this itemized legal bill include a $600 listing for a cosmetic surgery clinic?

      It's a legitimate business expense. Your case required a double dose of Botox.

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  7. Re:It isn't "borrowing"... by AioKits · · Score: 4, Funny

    I dunno... It would require listening to Vanilla Ice... Is it okay if I just take your word for it?

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  8. Limbo of the Lost Graphics by thewils · · Score: 4, Funny

    It's about an adventurer who wanders from game to game to solve the mystery of the plagiarised graphics.

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  9. Interview with the designers by Xelios · · Score: 4, Funny

    "Our hope, if everything goes well with the sales, is that within a year we will all be stopping the day jobs and doing this full time."

    Epic

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  10. Satirically speaking... by Rei · · Score: 3, Funny

    But, based on my understanding of several recent different but similar situations involving movies and music, we can all safely assume that those people would not have bought the game to begin with.

    We can also take comfort in knowing that the companies from whom the graphics were lifted probably keep the lion's share of the profit from game sales and the graphic artists make almost nothing, by comparison.

    Also, if the guy at 'Limbo of the Lost' bought the game it is his to do with what he wishes because he didn't agree to any stupid 'don't lift graphics' clause and shrinkwrap licenses have never been proven in court anyway so no one has any legal standing to complain about anything. This includes if he wants to make a mashup of the game's graphics and his own cool gaming idea and call it 'Limbo of the Lost'.

    And furthermore copyright law has been subverted by corporate interests and is just a shadow of what the found fathers wanted it to be. Copyright is OUR rights not theirs it makes sure WE get the copyrightable content but it has been changed around to give CORPORATIONS all the control. Do I want DRM on my hard drive so I can play a game but keep me from taking screenshots? No! I'll never install Vista. If this was available in WINE I would play it but it isn't. I don't even run NDISWRAPPER!

    So, in conclusion, no. I don't think anyone has stolen anything. Information wants to be free.

    As in I don't pay anything for it.

    (P.S. -- I'm adding some skulls to this comment)

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  11. So I guess... by thewils · · Score: 5, Funny

    ...it's OK to pirate this one then??

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  12. Re:Oblivion by darkhitman · · Score: 4, Funny

    But it's already got Oblivion in it... that's going to be a nasty feedback loop.

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  13. Re:Instant legend by MightyMartian · · Score: 4, Funny

    Antiques Road Show - 2085 AD

    Expert: I say, that's a jolly good thing, a shrink-wrapped copy of the infamous "Limbo of the Lost" game!

    Owner: Why? Is it famous?

    Expert: Well, you see, the creators of the game (and I use the term "creator" generously here) basically stolen static screen shots from a number of other games, and using a crappy adventure game generator, produced this wonder, which they actually managed to get published and distributed.

    Owner: So how much is it worth?

    Expert: A top-notch undamaged shrink wrapped copy like this would go at auction for at least three million dollars!

    Owner: Wow! I mean wow wow wow!

    Expert: Indeed...

    Owner: So what about this shrink-wrapped copy of The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion?

    Expert: I'll give you twelve bucks.

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  14. Limbo of the Lost Contest by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 5, Funny

    Contest to create "screenshots" from Limbo of the Lost: http://www.rockpapershotgun.com/?page_id=1909

    Contest is over, but the entries are hilarious.

  15. Re:What about the engine? by Fozzyuw · · Score: 3, Funny

    Hehe, I find it amusing that these people are hoping to "quit their day jobs" off this game but couldn't afford $3,000 for a decent computer to render the games they took screen shots of!

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  16. Re:It isn't "borrowing"... by Eil · · Score: 3, Funny

    And just like that, you've gotten that insipid song stuck in the heads of thousands of slashdotters.

    I hope you're happy.

  17. Who knew anyone would notice? by jscalbny · · Score: 3, Funny

    I mean, it's not as if any gamers would know such obscure titles as Diablo II or Oblivion or Unreal Tournament or anything...

    I can just hear the designers now...

    "We'd have gotten away with it, too... if it weren't for those darn kids!"

  18. All they need to do.. by brkello · · Score: 4, Funny

    ...is call it a parody and its all legal! Brilliant!

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