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Pirate Discussion => BootlegGames Wiki => Topic started by: ClassicGamer on March 15, 2013, 01:56:58 PM

Title: I need some help at the wiki
Post by: ClassicGamer on March 15, 2013, 01:56:58 PM
I just created a page for 'Family Games,' a CD containing some pirated software (including Bubble Bobble.) However, I called it 'Action Games' by mistake.  :$

Can someone fix the title for me so I can create the page for Action Games?
Title: I need some help at the wiki
Post by: Awesome Panda on March 15, 2013, 01:59:30 PM
Done. ;)

However, the article itself brings up an issue. This 'Family Games' thing seems to be one of those shareware compilations and I don't think those really qualify as bootlegs unless the games included are the full versions.

I'd imagine the Bubble Bobble game probably counts as such though if it's an unofficial clone of the original or something.
Title: I need some help at the wiki
Post by: ClassicGamer on March 15, 2013, 04:28:13 PM
Yeah, I was wondering about that... It says it's shareware, but the games are full versions. They're all unlicensed clones of other games. And Bubble Bobble is exactly the same as the original, but with updated graphics.

Is it suitable? If so, I have three more articles to make... :)
Title: I need some help at the wiki
Post by: Robyn on March 15, 2013, 04:29:44 PM
Seems suitable enough. :D Have a go!
Title: I need some help at the wiki
Post by: Awesome Panda on March 15, 2013, 04:35:17 PM
It sounds good to me, although I do want to check the subsequent articles just to be sure. ;)
Title: I need some help at the wiki
Post by: ClassicGamer on March 18, 2013, 06:57:41 AM
Hoo boy, it got screwed up. I created the Action Games page and it got deleted. Says it was moved to Family Games. Is this because you fixed the name?
Never mind, I was looking at the original page. The new one is called Action Games (PC).
Title: I need some help at the wiki
Post by: iniche on March 20, 2013, 05:02:50 PM
Awesome Panda
Mar 15 2013, 01:59:30 PM
Done. ;)

However, the article itself brings up an issue. This 'Family Games' thing seems to be one of those shareware compilations and I don't think those really qualify as bootlegs unless the games included are the full versions.

I'd imagine the Bubble Bobble game probably counts as such though if it's an unofficial clone of the original or something.[/quote]Considering many shareware versions of Doom are labelled bootleg copies, it's safe to say bootlegging applies to shareware games, too.
Title: I need some help at the wiki
Post by: Awesome Panda on March 20, 2013, 05:05:41 PM
iniche
Mar 20 2013, 05:02:50 PM
Considering many shareware versions of Doom are labelled bootleg copies, it's safe to say bootlegging applies to shareware games, too.[/quote]As someone who owns a Wizardworks copy of the shareware Rise of the Triad, I think that's a certainty. ;)