The "REAL" Blocks Cometh

I was thinking about getting the game but I read your post about it being stolen so I decided not to get it. I feel sorry for you guys. I hope that game gets pulled. I'll definitely wait for the REAL version. I hope it rocks!

 

I saw that one and was so unhappy to see how bad the art was. Hearing the story about it not being legit was good, and now that it's really coming it's great!

Hugeworm was another one of their ripoffs, ala Effing Worms. Horrible controls give that one away pretty quick.

 

Looks like the real one has better controls. I'm glad I held off on buying the rip-off.

 

Looks so much better than the fake. Can't wait to play this one and rant on and on about how badly the fake sucked!!

 

I havent played the rip off version but I did watch a demo video, and stolen ideas aside, I must admit the chiptune soundtrack is awesome and the addition of a sword over a side shooting gun I thought was great as well.

Hope things work out for you, maybe steal their additions to your game? lol

 

Haha so if you get ripped off you can sue right? And take their profits or something?

 

I played the flash version and I think this game will definitely work better on idevices.

 

Sadly, i'm not sure apple will pull the app merely because of your report, because it does not breaks any law unless you copyright (or) trademark the name. I suggest you better trademark it soon and get the thief's app down before you release your game

Look at this thread, similar thing happened to a friend of mine, the app is still up despite his report to apple.
http://forums.toucharcade.com/showthread.php?t=68906

These practice are happening quite often now, not only done by some unknown chinese developer nowadays, even big companies like Capcom does this kind of shit

 

Terribly sorry to hear about this. I will admit I had bought the game, not knowing about the original or that it was stolen (not just from you, but from League of Evil, an upcoming game, as well).

I WILL be buying this version, and I do hope Apple pulls this cheap knockoff from the store.

 

That's not quite the same thing though. In this case they've actually stolen stuff.

It's quite a different story with what you linked (and talked about, with Capcom), where what was "stolen" (more copied) was simply concept and "feeling" of art style/game mechanics etc. Such loose things can't really be protected, but actual art assets etc is protected automatically.

 

I did buy the fake. And it was pretty good, I am sure yours will be much better though

 

Still a no case, it seems. It can only be deemed as stolen if the original owner can prove they actually legally own the stuff (by copyrighting or trademark)

 

Art assets etc are not something you have to "copyright". Such stuff is always protected.

"In all countries that are members of the Berne Convention, copyright is automatic and need not be obtained through official registration with any government office. Once an idea has been reduced to tangible form, for example by securing it in a fixed medium (such as a drawing, sheet music, photograph, a videotape, or a computer file), the copyright holder is entitled to enforce his or her exclusive rights."

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Copyright#Obtaining_copyright

 

Dude I'm so sorry about what happened. That's really some f***** up sh**. I hope you guys have a strong case.

I was actually thinking of buying the game but since I now know the full story behind it I'm glad I never purchased it. I will be sure to wait for your version to come out.

I hope this unfortunate event has a good ending for you guys. Best of luck.

 

Hey Guys,

This really sucks that it happened. This is exactly why I keep all details secure until I know that we are past the point someone could copy any of our games. You guys had a Flash game out there which is very easy to download and copy all assets from.

You guys do have rights to the art, though the mechanics will be a much harder thing to prove unless they copied line for line (which is possible since you can put flash games on iPhone now). Software copyright cases are very hard to fight because as people have stated before, what is an original idea? Lots of games are just updated versions of older games or use the same concepts. Like Angry Birds was not an original gameplay idea.

I do hope that Apple sees that the game is a copy and wrong and pulls it down. I also hope that you guys can make some money off of your real game. What I might suggest for you though is to come up with a new game that you can put on the iPhone. You've created a very cool Flash game and I know you guys probably have thousands of more ideas for games. You have the passion to do it, so don't let this slight set back stop you guys from venturing out.

If you'd like any help or perhaps would like to collaborate with an indie game studio on another game feel free to contact us. We know talent and passion when we see it and we know you guys have it.

 

Hurry up and release the game!! A stronger case can be made if their app actually affects your sales.

 

Glad to know the real version is still in plans for a release. Will it now be called "the real blocks cometh" not to be confused with the stolen version from the a holes at edison?