Spam Spam Spam Humbug: Episode 27 – DMCA Exemptions & Game Preservation
Joe Garrity returns to Spam Spam Spam Humbug to discuss the recent DMCA exemption that was granted to benefit game preservationists.
Tagged: copyright
The Digital Lycaeum: Legality of Fan Games
Continuing his Ultima Game Developer series at The Digital Lycaeum, Browncoat Jayson as published an article discussing the legal issues surrounding fan games and other similar projects.
Ultima 4 & EA: Corrections and Clarifications
The article I wrote concerning Ultima 4, copyright, and EA’s recent spate of DMCA actions against certain Ultima 4 remakes has attracted a lot of traffic, and a lot of misinformation has been thrown around in its wake. I attempt to offer corrections.
Concerning Ultima 4 (Or: In Which I Have to Be The Wet Blanket)
Is Ultima 4 freeware? We, the Ultima fandom, have thought so for some time, but the truth of the matter is rather more complicated. And EA has finally taken notice, which has had some unfortunate consequences.
Gallery and Ultima Art (updated)
Despite the lack of new news, I’ve been busy. A discussion unfolded last month about Ultima-related art, with one commentator, Hexxer, noting: I have had a very hard time trying to find decent resolution...
