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[Vagrant0]

hahahahaha i have finally fiqured it out, In the interview Steve Bolvis says his developer name was TRI - LOGIK before changing it to MAJESTIC. Now consider the software this was made on and combine that with the thought of Tri-logic(synergy) and that of a viral ad campaign. I think this has been an elaborate viral advertising hoax not to bring people to know this little known publisher but to bring people to know theWintermute Engine..

It's brilliant really, this relatively unknown 2.5D free for all point and click adventure game engine developer has had over 3000 visitors in the last 24 hours.

Edit: Just Google Limbo Of The Lost and watch as headlines popup on every single gaming site on the Internet, everyone is talking about this and that equals big hit points for Wintermute Engine sites. This is the biggest news in gaming and that is the most hilarious spectacle I have yet seen in this community. Unbelievable!

Funny, but doubtful. Normally, something like this only serves to hurt everyone involved. I would find it hard to believe that a software publishing company wouldn't have obtained atleast enough solid identification of whoever did this. And since they probably don't want to get heavily sued themselves, they will probably help with any investigation into the matter. I mean, the game sold several thousand copies in several different countries. Some heads will be rolling from this one.

The interesting part is how quickly word of this has spread. There's even a wiki page already setup.

[htone]

hahahahaha i have finally fiqured it out, In the interview Steve Bolvis says his developer name was TRI - LOGIK before changing it to MAJESTIC. Now consider the software this was made on and combine that with the thought of Tri-logic(synergy) and that of a viral ad campaign. I think this has been an elaborate viral advertising hoax not to bring people to know this little known publisher but to bring people to know theWintermute Engine..

It's brilliant really, this relatively unknown 2.5D free for all point and click adventure game engine developer has had over 3000 visitors in the last 24 hours.

Edit: Just Google Limbo Of The Lost and watch as headlines popup on every single gaming site on the Internet, everyone is talking about this and that equals big hit points for Wintermute Engine sites. This is the biggest news in gaming and that is the most hilarious spectacle I have yet seen in this community. Unbelievable!

U know...after watchin couple of trailers...I start thinkin u right...
Because this game...is a obvious joke itself...n if we look at the trailers quality...(really...i was like....r u kiddin...or it for real.?? )
Make a cheap game n rip-off(since some ppl actually sent some cash on it)...just to promote an engine...lets see..if they could get away without the lawsuits...damn...what a crooks...

[Pushkatu]

Hahha.....how stupid can you get? These guys broke the world record when it comes to stupidity. That game might look like Oblivion, but it's not.
Sue the bastards.

[firefable]

Someones gonna get sued... Wish i could see the lawsuit...

[firefable]

I bet they made the game within a couple of hours....

[Sarya]

worm82075, you see... using copyrighted property of others not to gain money but to gain popularity is a crime anyway. Espesially when it's made so public. The only ways to use copyrighted property without permission that are not considered a crime are written in the law - and this one isn't there.

[dra6o0n]

Well.... Korean mmo companies cloned counter-strike and many popular games... So why not european countries?

I noticed some games developed in Europe seem to be really odd and similar to games in the past... There are also some games that are made to have such a good graphics, that the gameplay suck... Probably on purpose to rip off gamers?

A good example is a some European games that has a good box look, but thats all it is. Pictures of good gameplay is not even added.

What are the current generation of game developers doing these days? Getting under the skin of gamers?

[Aoikani]

Wierd .. after following this thread and links, discovering the name of the person who began this LOTL. I recall that name from the days of the ST and Amiga. But I can't remember from where.

Aoikani

[Sarya]

Cloning is different. It's cliche, not plagiating. Ideas are not protectable by copyright, so if you take an old idea and make something yourself - it's okay. But if you take something someone already have done with that idea - that's stealing.

[worm82075]

I have only been able to find it for sale on one site and they say they are out of stock and are unable to give store locations where it can be purchased. Honestly i don't think the game was ever sold to anyone and until someone comes forward with proof that they have purchased it I'll continue to believe this to be an elaborate hoax in the form of a viral ad campaign for the purpose of getting the Wintermute Engine known to more people.