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gaming1 year ago

"Dark and Darker Makes Epic Comeback After Steam Removal"

A year after being removed from Steam due to a legal dispute with Nexon, the extraction-dungeon crawler Dark and Darker is making a comeback on the Epic Games Store. Developer Ironmace announced the launch of the game's store page on Epic, following a legal win in January that dismissed Nexon's preliminary injunction. The game had gained popularity on Steam despite being an alpha build, and Ironmace is now preparing to reintroduce it to a wider audience through the Epic Games Store.

via PC Gamer|
#dark-and-darker#epic-games-store#gaming
gaming1 year ago

"Dark and Darker: From Steam Wishlist to Epic Games Store Comeback"

Dark and Darker, a first-person dungeon adventure game removed from Steam amid accusations of stolen assets, is making a comeback on the Epic Games Store after a year. Developer Ironmace denies the allegations and has launched the game in early access via its website and Chaf Games. The move to Epic Games Store is seen as a significant step, potentially increasing the game's popularity. The game's availability date on the Epic Games Store is yet to be announced.

via Gamesradar|
#dark-and-darker#epic-games-store#gaming
gaming1 year ago

"Dark and Darker Reemerges on Epic Games Store Amid Steam Uncertainty"

Dark and Darker, a medieval looter game, is heading to the Epic Games Store after being removed from Steam due to a legal dispute with Nexon. The Korean developer, Ironmace, has expressed increased confidence in the game's quality and is preparing to introduce it to a wider audience. While the game's return to Steam remains uncertain, it is also set to launch on mobile devices after PUBG: Battlegrounds publisher Krafton acquired the rights, praising its potential and creativity.

via Eurogamer.net|
#dark-and-darker#epic-games-store#gaming
gaming1 year ago

"Nexon's Lawsuit Against Dark and Darker Dev Dismissed"

Ironmace, developer of Dark and Darker, announced that a court has dismissed Nexon's request for an injunction, rejecting claims of trade secret and copyright infringement. The court ruled that Dark and Darker's service should not be suspended based on Nexon's claims and evidence alone, potentially allowing the game to return to Steam. Nexon has not commented on the ruling or confirmed if it intends to appeal. Dark and Darker is currently back online in early access, being sold through Ironmace's own launcher and digital storefront.

via Eurogamer.net|
#copyright-infringement#dark-and-darker#gaming
gaming2 years ago

Valve Holds Fate of Dark and Darker Steam Return, Ironmace Reveals

The return of the RPG game Dark and Darker to Steam is uncertain as developer Ironmace states that it is up to Valve to decide. The game was removed from Steam earlier this year due to a cease and desist letter from publisher Nexon over alleged copyright infringement. While the lawsuit was dismissed, it is unclear if or when Dark and Darker will return to Steam. Ironmace acknowledges the concerns surrounding the game and expresses the need for more systems and content to improve its overall experience.

via PCGamesN|
#cease-and-desist#dark-and-darker#gaming
gaming2 years ago

"Dark and Darker: Early Access Launch Today, Excluding Steam"

Dark and Darker, a fantasy-themed extraction shooter developed by Ironmace, is launching today but not on Steam due to an ongoing legal battle with Nexon. Players can purchase the game through the official website or a Korean-based game-selling site called Chaf Games. The game's listing on Chaf Games is currently not functional. Ironmace has created its own launcher for the game. Two editions of Dark and Darker are available, with a new progression mechanic allowing players to earn Blue Shards for cosmetics. The game gained popularity during Steam playtests, but was removed from the platform following a DMCA takedown by Nexon.

via GameSpot|
#dark-and-darker#game-launcher#gaming
gaming2 years ago

Nexon Takes Legal Action Against Dark and Darker Developer.

Nexon has filed a lawsuit against Ironmace, the developer of online shooter Dark And Darker, alleging copyright infringement. Nexon claims that Ironmace used "materials and assets" from a project they worked on during their time at Nexon, known as P3, in creating Dark And Darker. The lawsuit calls for Ironmace to cease development on the game and pay for damages sustained by Nexon. The suit also claims that Ironmace's behavior threatens the video game industry itself.

via GameSpot|
#copyright-infringement#gaming#ironmace
gaming2 years ago

Nexon sues Dark and Darker developers for copyright infringement, threatens game's future.

Nexon is suing Ironmace, the developer behind Dark and Darker, for copyright infringement, claiming that the game was created using materials and assets they worked on during their time at Nexon. Nexon is demanding a jury trial and wants Ironmace to stop Dark and Darker's development and pay for damages incurred. Ironmace denies any wrongdoing and is working to remedy the issue.

via Eurogamer.net|
#copyright-infringement#dark-and-darker#gaming
anti-piracy2 years ago

Dark and Darker Playtest Faces Copyright Challenges and Torrenting Encouragement

Korean game developer Ironmace used BitTorrent to release the latest playtest of its upcoming game Dark and Darker after a Steam ban over potential copyright issues. The torrent release was a massive success, but a DMCA takedown notice was sent to Twitter, which the developers hope to overcome with Base64 encoding. Ironmace was accused of copyright infringement and stealing trade secrets by game publisher Nexon, which sent a DMCA takedown notice to Valve to remove the game from Steam.

via TorrentFreak|
#anti-piracy#dark-and-darker#dmca
gaming2 years ago

Developers Turn to Torrents for Game Distribution Amid Legal Issues

Despite legal issues and a cease and desist letter, Ironmace is going ahead with a playtest of their upcoming dungeon crawler game, Dark and Darker, via torrents available on the game's Discord server until April 19. Ironmace is currently in a legal battle with Nexon after Korean officials searched their offices for stolen code and assets. The game was delisted from Steam, and an Ironmace developer's GoFundMe to help with legal fees was reportedly removed after raising $46,000 in less than an hour.

via IGN|
#dark-and-darker#discord#gaming
gaming2 years ago

"Dark and Darker Devs Encourage Torrenting Amid Steam Delisting"

Developer Ironmace has turned to torrents for playtesting of its upcoming RPG Dark and Darker after being delisted from Steam due to theft allegations from publisher Nexon. The team has posted instructions on the game's Discord and subreddit for interested players to download the client through torrents. Ironmace warns players of torrenting Dark and Darker through any other source, as it may contain files harmful to someone’s computer. The team also plans to release updates through this method, for the time being. The Dark and Darker alpha test will end on April 19.

via Kotaku|
#dark-and-darker#gaming#ironmace
gaming2 years ago

Steam Game Theft Controversy Escalates.

Ironmace, the developer of the upcoming MMO Dark and Darker, has been accused by Nexon of stealing "thousands of files, including the source codes and builds" for an unreleased game and repackaging it as Dark and Darker. After a police raid and delisting from Steam, Ironmace has turned to fans for financial support through a GoFundMe campaign, which was prematurely launched by a passionate team member. Ironmace has since deleted the post and paused the campaign, but was seeking to raise $500,000 to support its efforts to continue paying its employees' salaries and to survive the legal battle with Nexon.

via Kotaku|
#dark-and-darker#gaming#gofundme
gaming2 years ago

Controversial PC game Dark and Darker pulled from Steam over theft accusations.

Dark And Darker, a popular dungeon-crawling game, has been removed from Steam following a legal dispute between developers Ironmace and Nexon, who have accused Ironmace of stealing trade secrets and copyrighted information. Ironmace denies the allegations and claims that Nexon was aware of the personal server used by a former employee. The game's launch, originally scheduled for 2023, is now uncertain.

via Rock Paper Shotgun|
#dark-and-darker#gaming#ironmace
gaming2 years ago

Controversy Surrounding Dark and Darker: Accusations of Theft and Denials.

Korean developer Ironmace, accused of copyright infringement by Nexon, has used an AI chatbot to prove that the premise of its upcoming game, Dark and Darker, is generic and can be applied to numerous other fantasy games. Ironmace has also claimed that the former Nexon employee who leaked company data and assets was fired based on unproven claims. Ironmace has proof it has done nothing untoward during the development of Dark and Darker and has requested that Nexon renounce its baseless claims.

via Eurogamer.net|
#ai-tool#copyright-infringement#dark-and-darker