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Extremely OK Games Cancels Earthblade Amid Internal Turmoil

1/24/2025

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Summary

Story summary

Extremely OK Games has made the tough decision to cancel Earthblade amid internal strife and the exit of art director Pedro Medeiros over intellectual property disputes tied to Celeste. Co-founders Maddy Thorson and Noel Berry revealed that the overwhelming success of Celeste has led to exhaustion, prompting a shift towards more manageable projects in the future.

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Historical Context

Extremely OK Games' cancellation of Earthblade highlights ongoing challenges in the video game industry regarding intellectual property. This echoes past legal disputes, such as the 2012 Tetris Holding v. Xio Interactive case, which established that a game's "look and feel" can be protected under copyright. Such rulings have shaped the landscape of game development, influencing creators' approaches to originality and artistic expression.

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Story summary

Extremely OK Games has made the tough decision to cancel Earthblade amid internal strife and the exit of art director Pedro Medeiros over intellectual property disputes tied to Celeste. Co-founders Maddy Thorson and Noel Berry revealed that the overwhelming success of Celeste has led to exhaustion, prompting a shift towards more manageable projects in the future.

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