Stalker 2 Developer GSC Game World Removes Misery from Steam via DMCA

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The Steam page for the post-apocalyptic shooter Misery has been taken down following a DMCA takedown filed by GSC Game World, the creators of Stalker, who claim copyright infringement. The developers of Misery deny these claims, asserting their game is entirely original and legally licensed, and are fighting to have it reinstated. The situation has also raised potential political and social tensions, with some allegations of support for Russia among the developers.
- Post-apocalyptic shooter Misery's Steam page pulled following alleged takedown by Stalker devs GSC Game World Rock Paper Shotgun
- Stalker 2 dev strikes down copycat game Misery with DMCA claim Eurogamer
- Stalker dev GSC Game World DMCA'd a Stalker-inspired indie off Steam, and the devs are crying foul: 'This is an abuse of power against small independent developers by a large corporation' PC Gamer
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- Misery Delisted from Steam After DMCA Strike by STALKER 2 Dev GSC Game World Gaming Amigos
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