Removed and At Risk Game, DLC, and Software Discussion

[MisterXYZ]

As stated here, after years of having multiple threads for the same purpose divided by membership status, I've decided to combine all of the major threads related to removed content discussions into one thread available to everyone. While no information is actually hidden from non-members, having different posts with the same information or having people posting only in one place or another can cause problems for people who rely on the posts made here for help.

This thread will replace the current public and removed game information section threads related to removed game, dlc, and software information, creating one location for all (or at least most) of the information anyone interested in the purpose of the group will want or need. Some threads will still exist alongside this one, and this still won't be the place to post group related or general off-topic questions, but will be an important resource for anyone interested in removed and at risk content overall.

I should also note that because this will focus the discussion, it will be much more highly moderated to avoid spam.

Previous Related Threads:

[Public] Removed Game/DLC Discussion

Games with a High Risk of Removal - Discussion Thread [Part 2]

Removed and Purchase Disabled Games - Discussion Thread [Part 2]

[Frysande Köld]

https://store.steampowered.com/app/1963520/Cygnus_Enterprises/
Cygnus | https://steamdb.info/app/1963520/
https://steamcommunity.com/ogg/1963520/announcements/detail/4199120329645949174

[Cream]

F2P game, Battle Star, shutting down on Steam June 28th >>

https://store.steampowered.com/app/1436650/Battle_Star/

https://store.steampowered.com/news/app/1436650/view/4181106571597977311

https://steamdb.info/app/1436650/

[vitasha]

The Wagadu Chronicles
https://steamdb.info/app/2464400/
https://store.steampowered.com/news/app/2464400/view/4205876369753157105

[blunus]

Messaggio originale di InquisitorAles:

https://www.gamedeveloper.com/business/solo-indie-developer-claims-warner-bros-discovery-just-retired-one-of-their-games
https://store.steampowered.com/app/390040/Small_Radios_Big_Televisions/

The developer confirmed that this game will not be delisted

https://twitter.com/owendeery/status/1788570770232300021

[Naftak]

Fast & Furious: Showdown open sub appears to have been closed.

https://store.steampowered.com/sub/27803/

https://steamdb.info/sub/27803/

[wasabi™]

It seems that Arma: Combat Operations has been removed from sale:

https://steamdb.info/app/2780/

AFAIK it was removed last month but can't see any mention of it in this thread, may have just slipped under the radar as there was unfortunately no announcement from the devs of the removal.

[Sephiroth983-ThrilledGamersTV]

Coloree was removed in August 2022 and came back now

https://store.steampowered.com/app/1443680/Coloree/

[GraVe]

https://store.steampowered.com/app/2652410/Repugnant_Bounty/
https://twitter.com/RepugnantBounty/status/1788842694741283302?t=9RGmk7eTc-B5G9-HcSFmHg&s=19
?

[Cream]

Messaggio originale di blunus:

Messaggio originale di InquisitorAles:

https://www.gamedeveloper.com/business/solo-indie-developer-claims-warner-bros-discovery-just-retired-one-of-their-games
https://store.steampowered.com/app/390040/Small_Radios_Big_Televisions/

The developer confirmed that this game will not be delisted

https://twitter.com/owendeery/status/1788570770232300021

It seems confirmed for Duck Game too

https://twitter.com/superjoebob/status/1788727928143872455

[kuzenler kanal]

Messaggio originale di blunus:

Messaggio originale di InquisitorAles:

https://www.gamedeveloper.com/business/solo-indie-developer-claims-warner-bros-discovery-just-retired-one-of-their-games
https://store.steampowered.com/app/390040/Small_Radios_Big_Televisions/

The developer confirmed that this game will not be delisted

https://twitter.com/owendeery/status/1788570770232300021

What will happen to other adult swimming games? Were they also given up?

[kuzenler kanal]

Messaggio originale di kuzenler kanal:

Messaggio originale di blunus:

The developer confirmed that this game will not be delisted

https://twitter.com/owendeery/status/1788570770232300021

What will happen to other adult swimming games? Were they also given up?

https://twitter.com/superjoebob/status/1788727928143872455?t=9Y55z4bmXGzGqf2y08udow&s=19 🥳🥳🥳

[ThreeSon]

Messaggio originale di kuzenler kanal:

Messaggio originale di kuzenler kanal:

What will happen to other adult swimming games? Were they also given up?

https://twitter.com/superjoebob/status/1788727928143872455?t=9Y55z4bmXGzGqf2y08udow&s=19 🥳🥳🥳

Also wondering about Cartoon Network games.

[shade00]

Messaggio originale di ThreeSon:

Messaggio originale di kuzenler kanal:

https://twitter.com/superjoebob/status/1788727928143872455?t=9Y55z4bmXGzGqf2y08udow&s=19 🥳🥳🥳

Also wondering about Cartoon Network games.

situation is a little different as copyrighted content mostly and multiple studios
one thing we could do is look up the wikis and research and see if they were created via companies hired via cartoon network or if hint they got an copyright contract

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Samurai_Jack:_Battle_Through_Time
this one sounds to possibly be published and hired team by cartoon network
i would check every wiki and see what hints they give on if self produced
or if copyright contracted out


Development

According to an interview, the show's creator, Genndy Tartakovsky was initially disinterested and wanted nothing to do with the game, believing it was going to be a mediocre cash grab like the previous games Amulet of Time and Shadow of Aku. However, the game's publisher Adult Swim Games were quite insistent that developer Soleil Ltd. could deliver a quality product.

After being persuaded by the publisher, Tartakovsky enlisted Season 5 head writer Darrick Bachman to keep the game's writing authentic to the series and to write around the perimeters set by the game's publisher for the developers, which was to include elements from all 5 seasons. The story isn't considered a part of season 5 by the creators, but rather more like a coda to the entire series


edit: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Grumpyface_Studios
Grumpyface is a mobile game developer based in Phoenix, Arizona, United States. It was founded by Chris Graham in June 2010.[1] They are best known for their collaboration with Adult Swim Games and Cartoon Network Games, and have developed over seven titles between the two publishers.[2][3] Some of Grumpyface's most popular titles include Castle Doombad, Super Mole Escape, and Steven Universe: Attack the Light!.

edit 2:
https://www.finitereflection.com/ports

Steven Universe: Save the Light
Console -> Steam (PC/MAc) Port
We ported this ambitious open world RPG from Consoles to Steam (PC and Mac).

looking like there hired developers via cartoon network most likely
if thats true that would mean cartoon network owns the games
copyrighted ones anyway , so good chance they may stick around
though recall others have left which were tied to cartoon network, would recommend research on those

[アウトコールド]

If you live in Vietnam, your whole library might be gone now.


http://go.newsfusion.com/gaming-news/item/2393866

[CB☨20XX]

Messaggio originale di アウトコールド:

If you live in Vietnam, your whole library might be gone now.


http://go.newsfusion.com/gaming-news/item/2393866

Lmao nothing will be gone. It's just blocked through ISPs. A simple DNS change is enough to access steam again.

Although People in Vietnam would most likely be unable to do any purchases until the ban is lifted