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Indie Developer Accuses GSC Game World of Abuse After DMCA

11/9/2025

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GSC Game World, the developer of the S.T.A.L.K.E.R. series, filed a DMCA complaint that led to Misery's removal from Steam.
Maewing, the indie game's developer, says the claim lacks substantial evidence and amounts to abuse of power against independents.
The dispute has sparked anger in the gaming community and raised questions about copyright and inspiration.
Maewing apologized for inflammatory Discord comments and pledged to handle the situation professionally.

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GSC Game World, the developer of the S.T.A.L.K.E.R. series, filed a DMCA complaint that led to Misery's removal from Steam.
Maewing, the indie game's developer, says the claim lacks substantial evidence and amounts to abuse of power against independents.
The dispute has sparked anger in the gaming community and raised questions about copyright and inspiration.
Maewing apologized for inflammatory Discord comments and pledged to handle the situation professionally.