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Old 02-27-2010, 02:34 PM   #48
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Re: Backbreaker Preview (Xbox 360 Magazine)

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Originally Posted by GlennN
Actually, it would seem success by Keller could kill any edit or create player/team function at all. Even a licensed game, like Madden, only has a certain license. Creating a player, or editing a player, could lead to the end user creating a real rookie, or a real former player, neither of which would be covered under the license, and, thus, would be unlawful (or at least actionable) under a potential Keller victory. You are correct, a Judge who does not fully understand the ramifications could make all edit and create player/team functions obsolete.
Yes, that's exactly what I was saying, we agree. But I'm looking more at NCAA and non-licensed Pro games across all sports (like when I mentioned PES) because they rely heavily on player editing. Madden will still survive just fine without it because having the likenesses and attributes of the real NFL players is paramount and it's already part of their license, but the other games could be finished without editing. I personally couldn't imagine playing an NCAA Football game without being able to edit names and other things.
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