The Nemesis system patent sparked a lot of discussions. Here’s the real truth behind it all, and even how this could have ruined us as a studio.
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I loved this! Thank you! It was informative and had value in watching it
I heard a lot of info that was just on impact it could have from other videos. But your video gave me the actual impact and threat level patents have and I definitely learned a lot more from this video then others. Keep up the great work!
You should look into Black and white, and the license trapped stuck between EA, Microsoft and the pieces still floating of whats left of Lionhead Studios. Similar sort of situation, and the reason we dont see some AMAZING games continued to remade in the year of the remakes.
I like taking your time. I see a lot of people cracking news the SECOND it goes live. Thanks for the extra effort and quality!
Some very thorough research in this. Thank you!
I like the video,
I do like my regular news from you though. That's why I'm here
I appreciate the deep dive
1:56 maybe I'm missing something, but this sounds like a faction system.
Awesome content, thank you for taking the time and energy to make such an in-depth video. You STILL published insanely fast, too. This was very informative, thank you.
Content is good as is. Missed the videos regardless of what they were, but liking where its going.
Contrast was amazing for 2 worlds 1 game is 3d and 2d puzzle game it had 9/10 on steam from 2013 I don't think this patent can be implemented in medium https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fcbXPYygyC8 he is the game trailer for those that may not have heard of it
So their game is basically Arkham Series mechanics but they are patenting procedural generated ideas? wow
I love the fucking comments here, "almost everyone" commented before they fucking reached the 8 min mark.
No, this fucking patent isn't gonna stop anyone from using this kind of system.
You can't even make a patent for an idea, only 1(or more) implementations of the idea.
Like I can't fucking patent all windmills, but I can patent my design, but that patent won't stop you from designing your own, as long as you don't use my patent in order to design yours!
Yet "almost everyone" here commented with: "Reee this patent will destroy indie devs, reee patents are bad, cause big corporations stop the usage of ideas. reee reee reee angry". It shows that the average viewer attention span of the viewers here is less than 8 min and that their general knowledge on the patent system is severely lacking, showing a likely age group below 18 years old.
Come on guys, grow the fuck up and watch the video.
Tyranny grows
Actually there were lawsuits that have created a body of case law surrounding similar issues already, those patents are likely not enforceable.
I was thinking a few weeks ago it would be nice to see more games implement this mechanic.. I guess that'll never happen now.
Thanks for the deep dive, I appreciate you guys taking the extra time to provide higher quality information.
I very much aoppreciate you guys taking extra time to dig up specific examples, it makes videos like these so much more valuable than "Look at this thing that happened, isn't that wild! See you next time!"
If more time between vids allows for deeper, more meaningful content like this, then take all the time you need!
This honestly the most imformative and clear/explaining vid on the matter that i've watched. I'd honestly had no idea how fucked the legal aspects of gaming can get, i wouldn't mind seeing or hearing more things on the inner working of the gaming industry.
Video game industry is completely dead now. There is no hope
This video was fantastic. Way more nuanced than the mainstream reporting and this effort was very commendable.
The patent system is abused often, unfortunately, but a lot of people don't realize that fosters innovation, not hinders. It is a system to rewards innovation and discourages secrecy.
I’m sure there’s a way to make the nemisis system way better. It’s cool that they have different reactions but it didn’t really change the game for me
Fallout 3 and New Vegas have similar mechanics. If you kill Caesar, the NPC around you will make a comment about it. NPC will react differently with your companion. Also, if you wear faction outfit, it will make certain NPC turn friendly or turn hostile. If your Karma is high or low (based on player action) you can recruit certain companions. If you attack a faction, your reputation will change and also the dialogue of the NPC.
I appreciate the deep dive format. If you can, keep em coming.
Except carbon copies of the Nemesis system DO exist. In mods.
Skyrim and Minecraft both have mods that carbon-copy the Nemesis system.
Of course for actual games there is an obvious way to get around this: have both the factions be technically playable. Then they aren’t “NPCs”.
I appreciate you taking time to give a leveled view on the news. You tried to account for your bias which isn't easy and you and your team did well.
imagine if someone made a patent for making patents, so no one else was ever allowed to patent stuff :,D
There is a solution people remember you have to vote with your wallet in order to make it work and in order to do that you have to make sacrifices you have to endure the pain. Don't buy anything from Warner Brothers ever again! If you want to let him know how stupid it was to patent video game stuff this is how you do it make sure everybody knows the story again and again and again let the world know no fuck them they're not allowed to destroy gaming so don't buy their products ever again! That includes movies comic books James music anything they have a hand in boycotted. Remember Gillette they lost 8 billion dollars in the course of a year over their stupidity and though they don't admit it online they're hurting their stockholders were pissed they lost a lot of money! You don't see their man-hating commercials anymore they've gone back to trying to cater to men but it hasn't worked out too well for them most men has said we're done time for Warner Brothers to learn that lesson from the gamers!
Loved the deep dive. Its amazigng to see what kind of scummy practices are happening in the game industry. Not alot of attention is put into the more in depth analysis. I like it 🙂
Algorithim bait
This was a great video, thanks for putting the extra work into it. Personally I always appreciate when creators do, specifically because so many don't. I've stopped watching multiple gaming news channels because they put in too much opinion, filler, or click baiting. I've seen a few of your videos now and liked them, but this one earned a sub. =)
I legit wanted to thank you for the video. I tried to sub to your Patreon but everytime I try to reset my password it says the link has expired.
8:48 but the fact that WB decided to output this patent so poorly and without proper context was going to blow up into their faces if they knew what was good for them. Anyway Sunset Warner Brothers.
beautiful vid thx belluar gang<3
Wait a minute and listen guys, it's not what you think…. it's WAY worse!
Intellectual Property is not legitimate property.
Excellent video, top-notch quality. Cheers!
Better > Faster.
iti was good 🙂 thank yu ^-^ ye sure do more of these videos
Commenting for the algorithm.
I really liked this video, the follow up you did with comparing different patent usages and putting it into context made it more informative and useful. Good job 🙂
Thanks Bellular for great coverage of a quite scary topic for a fresh indie dev
I liked the in depth look.
Great video!
this is why lawyers are scum and need to be banned