Revive Heroes, un network videoludico specializzato nel mantenere in vita i servizi multiplayer dei capitoli dismessi di Battlefield,
ha ricevuto una email da parte del team legale di Elettronic Arts ed ha di conseguenza dismesso i propri servizi. L'email da parte di Elettronic Arts,
il cui testo può essere letto di seguito, non ha avuto delle minacce espresse, ma ha chiesto con garbo la cessazione dei servizi.
Lettera da parte di EA ha scritto:
Dear [REDACTED],
I write on behalf of Electronic Arts Inc. and its development studio DICE or, in other words, "those guys that make Battlefield."
We've noticed that Revive Network has several projects and websites devoted to being a Medic by "reviving" older Battlefield games, including Battlefield Heroes, Battlefield 2, and Battlefield 2142. It's great to see your enthusiasm for these titles. Not to brag, but we too get the nostalgia chills when booting up these classic entries in the Battlefield franchise.
We need a favor though: we must ask that you stop throwing down Ammo Crates. In other, more legal-styled terms, please stop distributing copies of our game clients and using our trademarks, logos, and artwork on your sites. Thing is, your websites may easily mislead visitors to believe that you are associated or affiliated with EA we're the only ones that get to wear the "Official EA" dog tag. Since you're Battlefield community members, we know that you are smart and helpful, and will respect that we must protect our intellectual property rights in the franchise.
Please drop us a line to let us know you're on board with this. Should you have any questions regarding all this, please do not hesitate to contact me via e-mail at [REDACTED]@ea.com.
Thanks,
[REDACTED]
IP Counsel
Electronic Arts Inc.
Nel corso dei 3 anni di vita, Revive Heroes è riuscita ad entrare nel cuore di circa 1 milione di giocatori, riportando in vita Battlefield Heroes, Battlefield 2 e Battlefield 2142 tramite versioni modificate del client per compensare la dipartita di GameSpy.
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