Streets of Rage fan remake pulled by Sega

[Zeether]

Source (http://www.destructoid.com/sega-has-streets-of-rage-remake-pulled-from-the-net-198671.phtml)

So Sega allows Sonic fangames but a remake of one of their best franchises is enough to set off their legal department. Never mind that this took 8 years to make, and is a blast to play. I know it's probably a justified reason, but I can feel nothing but hatred toward Sega now. :angry:

[Suwako Moriya]

So Sega allows Sonic fangames but a remake of one of their best franchises is enough to set off their legal department. Never mind that this took 8 years to make, and is a blast to play. I know it's probably a justified reason, but I can feel nothing but hatred toward Sega now. :angry:

First, I have to ask. Is it really a case of them allowing Sonic fangames? Or is it more a case of them not getting around to having them pulled as well? I honestly don't know either way.

Second, I have to wonder why it took that long for Sega to pull it. You think they would have essentially pulled it earlier. Well, maybe it's a case of only bother when it gets far enough.

Third, I don't pay much attention to the series as I never really played it, but has Sega even been doing anything with it? Not that changes the harsh truth.

Which is that stuff like this is always a risk. You might have it so the company never notices or turns a blind eye. Yet with each passing second, the chance of the company taking action increases.

Still one thing I have to wonder is this. If the people have the dedication and time to remake someone else's property then why not start something from scratch that's completely their own?

Yes, I realize there are advantages to relying on a familiar pre-existing product rather than having to start with a clean slate. An advantage that certain game companies are familiar with. Given the remakes we get on occasion.

[LordGeo]

Source (http://www.destructoid.com/sega-has-streets-of-rage-remake-pulled-from-the-net-198671.phtml)

So Sega allows Sonic fangames but a remake of one of their best franchises is enough to set off their legal department. Never mind that this took 8 years to make, and is a blast to play. I know it's probably a justified reason, but I can feel nothing but hatred toward Sega now. :angry:

Maybe they pulled it so that they can release it themselves as a downloadable game? I'd buy that for a dollar! (or more, as long as it would be reasonable)

But in all seriousness, it is a very good remake and it's sad to see it get pulled, though you can apparently still find it if you look hard enough online.

[Zeether]

Funnily enough after this Sega did release an iPhone port of Streets of Rage II. Nice consolation, guys. :rolleyes: