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Judge rules in favor of Tetris Company in cloning dispute

Gamasutra:

In a move that has big implications for video game clone claims, a judge has ruled in favor of the Tetris Company against Mino developer Xio Interactive, stating that Mino is substantially similar to Tetris.

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Emilio_Estevez4328d ago

This could really be a big case, setting a precedence for all the knock offs currently on phones.

3GenGames4328d ago (Edited 4328d ago )

If the game is the same but the control scheme works completely different? What about that?

@Below: But that's an improvement and while it's perfectly legal to copy a game if you add something to it, as game play isn't protectable, but games that are published are.

beerkeg4328d ago

It just means the control scheme is different. You could have up as down and left as right but the game would essentially be the same.

xVeZx4328d ago

if tetris company can do this why doesnt scrabble file copyright claims on words with friends or pictionary do the same for draw something...arent words with friends and draw something clones of those games?

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The Tale of Tetris | A Strange and Surprising Story

Discover the incredible story behind the world-famous game of Tetris, from its origins in Soviet-era Moscow to its global domination in the 1980s and beyond. Learn about the legal battles, political intrigue, and personal connections that helped make Tetris one of the most beloved and enduring games of all time.

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franwex410d ago

I couldn’t keep up. Haha.

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PLAYSTUDIOS has acquired the rights to the Tetris franchise for mobile devices

PLAYSTUDIOS, a casual games developer has officially acquired the rights to develop the iconic Tetris franchise for mobile devices.

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NES Games that Still Hold Up Today

Nearly 40 years after its release, the NES is still one of the most popular gaming consoles in the world! Here are our top NES games that have stood the test of time.

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franwex932d ago

Sounded pretty defensive there with Zelda 2…

Jiub932d ago

Ahhh Contra. My first Shoot 'em up. Good times