Post by SupremeStudio in Why developers shut down their game?

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I'm still a little confused.

-Abandonware can a game get removed cause of it? even so shouldn't someone inherit the IP like when Microsoft close Tango Gameworks doesn't that make Microsoft own the IP and in case of a solo developer death won't that make his children/parent the next owners?

-Yes agree about legal stuff.

-what is so stressful about getting viral doesn't have more benefits?

-regret publishing personal stuff can say much.

-fake games yeah i don't mind them getting removed.

-I didn't get it yes I'm responsible for all game i publish it's even very clear in itch.io TOS. Even if they are not ok to update a years old game then just keep it as is.

-i do understand this it happen with new indie developers.

-doesn't the payment stuff apply to both platforms? Yeah they handle payment differently but they are both US based both have users/developers around the globe. yes itch.io is nothing compared to steam but i don't find it a enough reason to not distribute the game on it.

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redonihunter22 days ago

Abandonware can a game get removed cause of it?

Of course. To whom would the store front pay the revenue?

doesn't the payment stuff apply to both platforms?

No. Steam is multinational. They could just transfer money internally and pay money to your bank account. I do not know what they actually offer, but they accept a lot of payment methods. It stands to reason they they also offer more than a few methods of getting payout. Itch on the other hand does not want to act as merchant in some situations or the developer configures it such. This is called direct payment. Ever saw projects where you can pay in Yen or Australian Dollar or Euro? Those are direct payments.

Also, if you pay a game on itch, taxed are handled ... not very well. Prices on itch are vat exclusive. Prices on steam are vat inclusive where it is local law, because they are multinational and actually do offer the items in the local markets. And they are converted to local currency in the shop, by the shop.

But in the end, each removed game has its own story, why it was removed. Some stories might of course be similar.

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