I guess it was a bad choice of name. I would happy to rename the app, but because my access to the app is now disabled, I can't do this.
Of course I could get access by filing a counter notice, but was too scared to do this:-P
To answer of the "rip off" accusations: My understanding of copyright is that it's perfectly acceptable to create something that is inspired by something else as long as the original source material is not used. I would add that there are plenty other pacman clones out there with a variety of names, so I don't believe the mere act of making a similar game is a breach. It is different from the original in that
- graphics are different (but in some cases similar)
- sound is different
- ghost movement is different
- number of dots in maze is different
Slashdot Mirror
I guess it was a bad choice of name. I would happy to rename the app, but because my access to the app is now disabled, I can't do this. :-P
Of course I could get access by filing a counter notice, but was too scared to do this
To answer of the "rip off" accusations: My understanding of copyright is that it's perfectly acceptable to create something that is inspired by something else as long as the original source material is not used. I would add that there are plenty other pacman clones out there with a variety of names, so I don't believe the mere act of making a similar game is a breach. It is different from the original in that
- graphics are different (but in some cases similar)
- sound is different
- ghost movement is different
- number of dots in maze is different