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RealGamingExpert on 10 March 2015

Finally a good game this year!
Looking forward to playing it.



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jlmurph2 on 10 March 2015
Mr Puggsly said:
jlmurph2 said:


Microsoft does own the IP. Its not Indie. 

And when I say "they had help" you know I mean from a publisher. 


Are you certain MS own's the IP? I thought MS owned Dust: An Elysian Tale, but that clearly isn't the case.

Again, if a publisher gave financial help but do not own the IP I generally consider it an indie title. Especially if the publisher is just financial help for exclusivtiy and not creative control. That's why I compare it to Kick Starter.

Yes



Barozi on 10 March 2015

damn that's a fantastic score. I expected a bit, but this is a lot more than I thought.



Barozi on 10 March 2015

because it was asked, here the proof that MS owns the IP:

http://www.microsoft.com/en-us/legal/intellectualproperty/trademarks/en-us.aspx

It's under "O" obviously.



jlmurph2 on 10 March 2015
Mr Puggsly said:
jlmurph2 said:
Just wondering do you guys think Killer Instinct is an indie game too? Its the same situation in terms of IP ownership, developer and publisher.


Totally different situation. We're certain MS owns that IP and MS played a significant role in the development of that game.

You're the one not certain. This is the same situation as Killer Instinct.



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Mr Puggsly on 10 March 2015
jlmurph2 said:
Mr Puggsly said:


Are you certain MS own's the IP? I thought MS owned Dust: An Elysian Tale, but that clearly isn't the case.

Again, if a publisher gave financial help but do not own the IP I generally consider it an indie title. Especially if the publisher is just financial help for exclusivtiy and not creative control. That's why I compare it to Kick Starter.

Yes

Okay, Barozi gave me the information I was looking for.

Since MS owns it I don't consider it an indie title. That's the easiest way to wrap up a discussion like this, who owns it.



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Puppyroach on 10 March 2015
Barozi said:
because it was asked, here the proof that MS owns the IP:

http://www.microsoft.com/en-us/legal/intellectualproperty/trademarks/en-us.aspx

It's under "O" obviously.

Well, it does say "Ori and the BLINK Forest" :). In how many hours will it first be released, anyone knows that?



starcraft on 10 March 2015

Guys the whole 'what constitutes an indie game' question is probably for another thread.

We've ascertained that the developer is independant, but the IP is owned by MS.



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walsufnir on 10 March 2015

The game looked awesome last Gamescom but it's a tough one! The game is very challenging in platforming which is, in my opinion, a good decision they made.



SjOne on 10 March 2015

Now Xbox gamers are interested in indies

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