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technology1 year ago

Warner Bros. Discovery Delists Purchased Games and Indie Titles

Warner Bros. Discovery, owner of Adult Swim Games, has decided to "retire" several games, causing them to disappear from gaming marketplaces, even for those who already purchased them. Despite requests from developers to transfer the games to their own accounts, WBD has refused, leading to the loss of player data and achievements. This move, likely for tax write-off purposes, highlights the lack of ownership and control consumers have over digital purchases, sparking a need for a digital consumer rights conversation.

gaming1 year ago

"Warner Bros. Delisting Spree: Upsetting Fans and Developers Alike"

Warner Bros. Discovery is delisting titles published by Adult Swim Games, including the 2017 VR game Rick and Morty: Virtual Rick-Ality, which may be permanently removed from digital stores. The delisting affects multiple developers, with complications arising from the licensing of Rick and Morty. This move has sparked criticism amid concerns about preservation practices, as the company faces backlash for removing TV shows from its streaming library and canceling high-profile films.

gaming1 year ago

"Warner Bros. Sparks Controversy with Delisting of Adult Swim Games"

Warner Bros. Discovery is delisting several games published by Adult Swim Games, leaving developers in panic as they face the loss of their games from digital storefronts. Some developers have been told that their games will be delisted, while others are anxiously waiting for news. Warner Bros. Discovery has refused to transfer the games back to the original studios, causing distress among developers. The situation has raised concerns about game preservation and the impact on small developers' livelihoods, prompting criticism of Warner Bros. Discovery's actions.

gaming1 year ago

Warner Bros. Delisting Adult Swim Games from Stores Sparks Indie Dev Reaction

Warner Bros. Discovery, owner of Adult Swim Games, is removing several games from digital storefronts on PC and console, refusing to transfer publishing permissions to developers, and potentially shutting down Adult Swim Games. Developers are expressing disappointment and frustration over the removal process, with some planning to republish their games independently. This move follows other cost-cutting measures by Warner Bros. Discovery since its merger in 2022, including removing TV shows from its streaming library and shelving nearly finished films.

gaming1 year ago

Warner Bros. Delists Adult Swim Games, Leaving Devs with Tough Choices

Warner Bros. Discovery is set to remove at least 16 games from its Adult Swim Games subsidiary from games markets, refusing to transfer the games back to the affected developers or offer other means of selling them in the future. Developers are left with tough choices as they face losing years of fan content, reviews, and community engagement. Despite requests to transfer ownership, Warner Bros. Discovery has rejected these requests, leaving developers with the dilemma of losing access to their games' community content or re-releasing the games without it.

gaming1 year ago

Warner Bros. Delisting Indie Games Sparks Developer Disappointment

Adult Swim Games, a subsidiary of Warner Bros. Discovery, is delisting numerous indie titles it has published, leaving developers blindsided and concerned about the fate of their games. The decision comes amid corporate cutbacks and a shift towards live service games. Developers are frustrated by the lack of support in transferring store listings back to them, and fear the impact on their livelihoods. While Warner Bros is allowing developers to republish their games, it presents challenges in rebuilding visibility and sales. The situation highlights the challenges of corporate ownership in the preservation of video games as cultural heritage.

gaming1 year ago

"Indie Devs React to Warner Bros. Delisting: Making Games Free and Expressing Disappointment"

Warner Bros. Discovery plans to "retire" games published by its Adult Swim Games label, potentially removing 18 or more titles from digital stores. Developers, including Owen Reedy and Michael Molinari, have received warnings about their games being removed from Steam, with Warner Bros. Discovery citing logistical and resource constraints for not transferring ownership back to the developers. This move has sparked concerns about game preservation and proper crediting of the people who worked on these games. Some developers are considering re-releasing their games independently to prevent them from being lost due to corporate decisions.