And specifically trying to protect fair use of material.Harper0341 said:A SOPA supporter trying to protect their freedom of speech. How ironic...
You may note most racing games with real cars have a huge licensing list, same with military games.evilneko said:This is just plain silly. Real-world arms, armor, vehicles have been in plenty of games, for a long, long time. Did all those developers reach some sort of agreement with the manufacturer of everything depicted in their games? I doubt it.
most likely they will have to pay some fine and then release an update that changes the name and possibly the appearance slightly so as to avoid infringements. so expect a "chime AH-1Z venomous snake attack helicopter" to suddenly appear.Domehammer said:EA your probably not going to win. Though if they lose will BF3 just get shut down or do they even have a backup plan? Knowing EA it'll probably be sell BF3.2 for sixty dollars without the helicopter.
Considering how often I enjoy going kamikaze onto a group of enemy soldiers in said helicopters, they may be thinking it's saying that their helicopters are shoddy.evilneko said:This is just plain silly. Real-world arms, armor, vehicles have been in plenty of games, for a long, long time. Did all those developers reach some sort of agreement with the manufacturer of everything depicted in their games? I doubt it.
Considering my friend's general plans of attack in helicopters in BF:BC2 is made up of 'Cover Helicopter in C4 and crash into biggest threat' I'm inclined to agree.dancinginfernal said:Considering how often I enjoy going kamikaze onto a group of enemy soldiers in said helicopters, they may be thinking it's saying that their helicopters are shoddy.evilneko said:This is just plain silly. Real-world arms, armor, vehicles have been in plenty of games, for a long, long time. Did all those developers reach some sort of agreement with the manufacturer of everything depicted in their games? I doubt it.
Which they're not. The make very good improvised aerial-to-ground explosives.
Couldn't have said better myself, my friend. EA, how is it possible for you to be this fucking hateful. I would really hope EA loses this one, but I'm afraid this might set a bad precedent when it comes to the depiction of real life elements in games.Harper0341 said:A SOPA supporter trying to protect their freedom of speech. How ironic...
Harper0341 said:A SOPA supporter trying to protect their freedom of speech. How ironic...
nsqared said:EA should shut up though because they support SOPA.
The Artificially Prolonged said:EA decision making makes no sense to me. Trying to restrict rights of others but using those same rights to protect themselves.
I thought we were allowed to blame both if SOPA passes.ResonanceSD said:Harper0341 said:A SOPA supporter trying to protect their freedom of speech. How ironic...nsqared said:EA should shut up though because they support SOPA.The Artificially Prolonged said:EA decision making makes no sense to me. Trying to restrict rights of others but using those same rights to protect themselves.
You all realise of course, the difference between copyright infringement and freedom of speech, don't you? There's no point being disingenuous here. And please note that EA has gone to a body which is perfectly capable of telling them to stop being so stupid and get back to work. Which they've done for SOPA as well. If SOPA passes, blame your lawmakers, not it's supporters. If they win the rights to use the helicopters in this trial, blame your lawmakers, not EA.
Double A said:I thought we were allowed to blame both if SOPA passes.ResonanceSD said:Harper0341 said:A SOPA supporter trying to protect their freedom of speech. How ironic...nsqared said:EA should shut up though because they support SOPA.The Artificially Prolonged said:EA decision making makes no sense to me. Trying to restrict rights of others but using those same rights to protect themselves.
You all realise of course, the difference between copyright infringement and freedom of speech, don't you? There's no point being disingenuous here. And please note that EA has gone to a body which is perfectly capable of telling them to stop being so stupid and get back to work. Which they've done for SOPA as well. If SOPA passes, blame your lawmakers, not it's supporters. If they win the rights to use the helicopters in this trial, blame your lawmakers, not EA.
Harper0341 said:A SOPA supporter trying to protect their freedom of speech. How ironic...
EA is supporting some of the guys who want SOPA. With money.ResonanceSD said:Double A said:I thought we were allowed to blame both if SOPA passes.ResonanceSD said:Harper0341 said:A SOPA supporter trying to protect their freedom of speech. How ironic...nsqared said:EA should shut up though because they support SOPA.The Artificially Prolonged said:EA decision making makes no sense to me. Trying to restrict rights of others but using those same rights to protect themselves.
You all realise of course, the difference between copyright infringement and freedom of speech, don't you? There's no point being disingenuous here. And please note that EA has gone to a body which is perfectly capable of telling them to stop being so stupid and get back to work. Which they've done for SOPA as well. If SOPA passes, blame your lawmakers, not it's supporters. If they win the rights to use the helicopters in this trial, blame your lawmakers, not EA.
If my team let the offence through, I'd blame the defence, rather than blame the attacking team for "being too good". Or the referee for "not being on our side".
My thoughts exactly.Harper0341 said:A SOPA supporter trying to protect their freedom of speech. How ironic...
No they didn't, check online. EA still supports SOPA.Terminate421 said:EA never supported SOPA. Also, even if they did, they dropped out. Along with Sony and Nintendo.Harper0341 said:A SOPA supporter trying to protect their freedom of speech. How ironic...
And as it's a modern combat simulator, ALL aircraft must therefore fly like..oh wait.Treblaine said:"in our defence, ALL the aircraft in Battlefield 3 fly like crap"'
They could have said.