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It confounds me that things like these happen when the accused brand is already well known, with like, 4 main installments released. Has this guy been living under a rock since 2007?
I don't understand why idiots like these bother suing big companies like Ubi. Cmon we all know he cant win lol.
If you could be held liable for infringing on a premise or narrative themes... Well we would've ran out of new stories a long time ago.
He sure waited a long time to initiate the suit. I know there are some goofy legal precedents that allow infringing action to confine if the plaintiff was aware of them for years and allowed it. That is, I believe, also some rule about stories requiring some 90%+ of a story to be original to be exempt from litigation of this nature. I'm no lawyer, so I might be completely off base.
The book was released in 2003, and here's part of the synopsis:
[i]The truly astonishing hypothesis, developed by Search International, suggests that at the functional center of the nucleus of every cell is an atemporal Particle of zero mass and infinite capacity for memory a biological singularity. The same Particle is a component of every cell in the body. It is the "fabric of the soul."
The author lets the reader be present right alongside the scientists as they uncover some of the very secrets of Creation, and while test subjects are taken back in time to recall ancestral memories, a process key to proving the existence of the human soul. Intrigue enters the plot as competitors, a foreign government, and a special-interest group learn of Search International's discoveries.[/i]
Different thematic tone, but awfully similar concepts. Of they ripped off his idea, give him some compensation, by all means. Ultimately, I wouldn't want the games canceled, though. AC3 is the first game in the series that looks to have enjoyable combat and stealth!!!
The book was released in 2003, and here's part of the synopsis:
[i]The truly astonishing hypothesis, developed by Search International, suggests that at the functional center of the nucleus of every cell is an atemporal Particle of zero mass and infinite capacity for memory a biological singularity. The same Particle is a component of every cell in the body. It is the "fabric of the soul."
The author lets the reader be present right alongside the scientists as they uncover some of the very secrets of Creation, and while test subjects are taken back in time to recall ancestral memories, a process key to proving the existence of the human soul. Intrigue enters the plot as competitors, a foreign government, and a special-interest group learn of Search International's discoveries.[/i]
Different thematic tone, but awfully similar concepts. Of they ripped off his idea, give him some compensation, by all means. Ultimately, I wouldn't want the games canceled, though. AC3 is the first game in the series that looks to have enjoyable combat and stealth!!!
And uh ... he waited until now (5 games and one in development) because? He didn't feel like they've ripped him enough until only now?
Well, chances are the guy isn't a gamer and didn't know what Assassins Creed actually was until recently. :P
I was kinda with this guy until he wanted ACIII to not be released at all. Make some changes, compensate the dude, whatever, just have the game release. Not even because I like the game, but because it's just stupid to do that (although understandable).
So he deserves over 5 million dollars for a popular game probably getting him MORE readers of a book nobody would have ever heard about otherwise?
The basic idea of a story can be ripped off to hell and back again if the implementation of the idea is different. See Zombies in a mall.
If, before he wrote his book, ubisoft hired this guy to write for Assasin's creed, would he have received 1 million dollars?
@Sallust I was just about to say that. It really makes no sense for some one to start a lawsuit NOW after 4 games in the series. Someone was recently fired from their job...
To everyone who thinks he "waited", not everyone plays videogames or knows the stories involved. The series is advertised as different period pieces in which you play an assassin. The sci-fi/conspiracy stuff is not really touched on in advertising. *I am neutral on this subject*
Couldn't have happened to a more deserving company. Hope the guy wins, frivolous or not. Ubisoft needs to be knocked down a few pegs.
I doubt he'll win the lawsuit.
This just sounds like a shameless publicity stunt... And the worst thing is that it might work - I kinda want to check out the novel now :/
Anyone read the book? How is it?
This just sounds like a shameless publicity stunt... And the worst thing is that it might work - I kinda want to check out the novel now :/
Anyone read the book? How is it?
Genetic Memory is a pretty old and common trope that's been discussed in psychology since the late 19th century. The only interesting similarity between this guy's book and the AC series might be the use of some sort of device to explore those memories, but even then, that's not much of a similarity.
Seriously guys, how many NON-GAMERS do you know that have any knowledge of the AC franchise, much less it's plotline. This guy probably had no clue about the similarities until the last year or so.
I would love to see Ubicrock lose millions over this, and I will laugh even more when they pass that debt along to the people that still choose to support them. That COMPLETE AC3 experience? It's now going to cost you more because that's how these publishers do business.
My AC3 preorder was already cancelled, I switched it to Borderlands 2 instead.
I would love to see Ubicrock lose millions over this, and I will laugh even more when they pass that debt along to the people that still choose to support them. That COMPLETE AC3 experience? It's now going to cost you more because that's how these publishers do business.
My AC3 preorder was already cancelled, I switched it to Borderlands 2 instead.
Fair dues, it looks like Ubi ripped off his story pretty much completely...
So yeah, suing for some cash money, fair play, I can dig that.
But trying to stop future versions releasing? What a dick.
So yeah, suing for some cash money, fair play, I can dig that.
But trying to stop future versions releasing? What a dick.
Simpsons Did it, there's no way to avoid similar themes with anything, that poor sob for a writes probably hates the fact the AC games are selling better than his books.
I don't think he's a copyright troll here. Not everyone keeps up with video games, especially writers. They're either writing a new books or promoting an existing one.
And I don't think these legal actions come about quickly either. It requires research to make sure that you actually have a case. I don't think he'll win. Probably get a settlement out of court at best. In fact, I highly suspect that his threat to have the third game cancelled is more of a move to force Ubisoft to keep this out of the courts since losing Assassin's Creed would be a huge blow to their company's revenue streams.
And I don't think these legal actions come about quickly either. It requires research to make sure that you actually have a case. I don't think he'll win. Probably get a settlement out of court at best. In fact, I highly suspect that his threat to have the third game cancelled is more of a move to force Ubisoft to keep this out of the courts since losing Assassin's Creed would be a huge blow to their company's revenue streams.
So did the guy look down for five years, then look up and say, "Oh shit! Someone is pilfering my creative pocket!" You would imagine a fellow who was so interested in protecting his property that he calls for the cancellation of a high-end commodity, then he would have been policing that back in 2007 when the first one was coming out. Sounds like to me somebody could be missing a few mortgage payments.
Truth be told, I'm no Ubisoft fan, but this seems a little flimsy. Did John Carpenter try to sue Sean Cunningham when he released Friday the 13th? Did Ridley Scott try to sue Will Smith over I, Robot? Many creative properties bear very similar earmarks, and history fiction has its own creative tropes. Until the makers of Twin Peaks sue SWERY for Deadly Premonition, I think there's not much going on here.
Truth be told, I'm no Ubisoft fan, but this seems a little flimsy. Did John Carpenter try to sue Sean Cunningham when he released Friday the 13th? Did Ridley Scott try to sue Will Smith over I, Robot? Many creative properties bear very similar earmarks, and history fiction has its own creative tropes. Until the makers of Twin Peaks sue SWERY for Deadly Premonition, I think there's not much going on here.
To all people saying "he waited/living under a rock/copyright troll* etc, I have some news for you: Not everybody knows the exact premise of Assassins Creed, not even us gamers. I myself would have never known about the technology used in the game if my brother hadn't been playing while I was in the house, and I'm a gamer myself. Please stop living under a rock yourself; just because you know something doesn't mean everyone else does by default.
I don't think he's a copyright troll, and if there's enough similarities to support his claim I say give him compensation. Don't stop the release of the games though, that a dick move.
I don't think he's a copyright troll, and if there's enough similarities to support his claim I say give him compensation. Don't stop the release of the games though, that a dick move.
I don't get it. When giant faceless corporations like Ubi or EA go after the small guys for infringement, people are usually in a huge uproar over it but in this case the small guy is going up againt the big guy and he's a 'copyright troll'? Gamers man..
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Exactly. Let's all let the courts decide...but don't stop ASSCREED III. I probably won't play it but I know other people are invested in the series.
Exactly. Let's all let the courts decide...but don't stop ASSCREED III. I probably won't play it but I know other people are invested in the series.
I don't get how this guy made it this far. Too many cases. I AM JUDGE, JURY AND SLAPS-a-CUTIONER! I AM THE LAW!
*smacks this guy... in the ear*
Court adjourned, for more slaps.
*smacks this guy... in the ear*
Court adjourned, for more slaps.
@Space Moose: Because a huge section of gaming is nothing but cukold beta man-children forced to clean up after the game industry nuts all over their hobby.
This is just insane. I bet he wanted the most bang for his buck and that's why he's cashing in right now.
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