GOA Copyright Claim or w.e?

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Apr 24 2018, 3:15 pm
Was GOA making money when it got put down? Anyone know what exactly happened?
Apr 24 2018, 4:56 pm
A fangame doesn't have to make money to be illegal, it's a common misconception. Making money simply makes it more likely the copyright holder will take notice.

Just the act of a fangame existing is in violation of the law, and the copyright holder doesn't need any reason beyond that to make a claim.
Apr 24 2018, 6:30 pm
Wow for real? Does the same apply to fan-games outside byond like Ps4 Naruto games and all those(mb Idk much bout this stuff)?

Thanks for the info tho.
Apr 24 2018, 6:53 pm
Those games are generally officially licensed. Meaning they're not fangames.
Apr 24 2018, 7:07 pm
Hm I see, is there a way to get those kinda licenses on byond?
Apr 24 2018, 7:13 pm
Unless you have a professional production with hundreds of thousands of dollars, I doubt it.
Apr 24 2018, 7:14 pm
dang lol I see
Apr 24 2018, 7:15 pm
And even so, they'd charge royalty fees correct?
Apr 24 2018, 7:20 pm
That depends entirely on the agreement you would have with the license holder, but it's a moot point because for an IP as popular as Naruto you would have to pay an enormous amount of money. This is ignoring the fact that unless you're already a known entity, you wouldn't even be able to get your foot in the door.
Apr 24 2018, 7:24 pm
What's an IP? Intellectual Property? And ah I see