The WAN Show You Should Own Your Games - WAN Show July 4, 2025
Jul 5, 2025
The hosts humorously discuss the importance of game ownership and preservation. They highlight the 'Stop Killing Games' initiative, emphasizing community power in keeping beloved titles alive. The conversation turns to corporate hypocrisy in gaming and tech, particularly critiquing Apple's marketing. Listeners also enjoy lighthearted moments involving quirky product promotions and entertaining challenges, showcasing camaraderie through games and nostalgic reflections. This blend of humor and insightful commentary on gaming's future keeps the dialogue engaging.
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Stop Killing Games Initiative
- Stop Killing Games advocates for games to remain playable after official support ends.
- It aims for developers to design games allowing communities to maintain them or handle servers independently.
Forged Alliance Forever Example
- Forged Alliance Forever is a fan-run continuation of an RTS game after official support ended.
- The community manages servers and updates, keeping the game alive for over a decade.
Hand Over to Community
- Developers should hand over game maintenance to the community when they stop support.
- Removing licensed content prior to handover can solve legal issues for open sourcing games.