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Meldrik@lemmy.wtf to RetroGaming@lemmy.worldEnglish · 1 year ago

BREAKING: EA releases C&C source code under GPL3!

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BREAKING: EA releases C&C source code under GPL3!

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Meldrik@lemmy.wtf to RetroGaming@lemmy.worldEnglish · 1 year ago
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You read that right. In a staggering move, Electronic Arts (yes, that Electronic Arts) has released the full source code for C&C Tiberium Dawn, C&C Red Alert, C&C Renegate, and C&C ...
  • katy ✨@lemmy.blahaj.zone
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    Being EA, I’m waiting for the monkeys paw to kick in

    • jmcs@discuss.tchncs.de
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      You’ll still need to buy the games to get the assets legally. EA is just checking if they can offload the modernization of old games they don’t want to remake to the community to keep the revenue stream going without having to invest on it.

      It’s a win-win situation if it works.

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        I dont think that is the motivation, they already have modernised versions of these games available on steam.

        • WarlockoftheWoods@lemy.lolBanned
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          What is the modernized version of generals?

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            Modernised as in made to work on modern systems, not a change to the game.

            • WarlockoftheWoods@lemy.lolBanned
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              Ic. My bad.

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      Subclause they can inject microtransactions into any derivative works /s

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