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Warner Bros is removing many indie games, surprising the original developers who find it depressing.
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Have you ever played Small Radios Big Televisions? Well, if you haven’t, you might want to grab it soon because Adult Swim Games is retiring it, along with several other indie titles. And guess what? The developers are just as blindsided as you are!
The Unfortunate Demise of Adult Swim Games
Adult Swim Games, a subsidiary of Warner Bros. Discovery, has decided to delist the indie games they have published over the years. Owen Deery, the developer of Small Radios Big Televisions, first raised the alarm by revealing that the game was being retired from digital stores. Since then, Fist Puncher, Soundodger+, and other developers have confirmed that their games are also being affected. It seems that every Adult Swim-published title is heading towards digital extinction.
Now, let’s take a moment to acknowledge Warner Bros. Discovery’s recent PR blunders. From the full deletion of the completed film Coyote vs. Acme to the disappointing launch of Suicide Squad, they haven’t exactly been winning any popularity contests. So, it’s no surprise that their decision to invest in live service games and gut the Adult Swim indie label is raising eyebrows. But hey, who are we to judge?
Devastated Developers Speak Up
According to Owen Deery, when he received the news about Small Radios Big Televisions, it wasn’t just a friendly discussion—it was a legal notice. Talk about a buzzkill! He admitted feeling a bit down since he’s proud of his game, but he understands why they made the decision. The truth is, Adult Swim Games hasn’t been in the spotlight for years, and all the people he worked with have moved on. In the world of digital products, nothing lasts forever.
Michael Molinari, the developer of Soundodger+, shared his frustrations on Twitter, revealing that the “games team is gone” at Adult Swim. He humorously added that there’s no one left to even collect a check. What’s even more aggravating is that whoever is overseeing the shutdown is refusing to transfer the store listings back to the original developers. Come on, guys, it’s not rocket science—it probably takes them two minutes to make it happen!
Matt Kain Lewandowski, the co-developer of Fist Puncher, pleaded for Warner Bros. to simply transfer the game to their Steam publisher account to keep it active. But alas, they declined, citing a universal decision not to transfer games back to the original studios due to limited resources. What a bummer! It’s worth noting that the transfer process is more complicated on consoles, but for PC exclusives like Soundodger and Kingsway, it should be a piece of cake.
What Does the Future Hold?
The developers fear that their games will be removed from the libraries of players who have already purchased them. However, delistings on Steam typically don’t work that way. So, hopefully, their worries won’t come true. Still, it’s disconcerting that even the original devs are unsure about the future. On a positive note, Warner Bros. is allowing developers to republish their games. Owen Deery has already taken advantage of this opportunity by making Small Radios Big Televisions available for free. But let’s be honest, getting back to square one with zero reviews and zero wishlists is no easy feat, especially amid the fickle whims of the Steam algorithm.
If you want to grab any of the affected games before it’s too late, head over to the Adult Swim page on Steam. The developers involved will be receiving one last royalty payment, which is a small silver lining. Although, Owen Deery would probably prefer it if you bought the soundtrack on a site where he gets to keep most of the money. Can’t argue with that!
Q&A: Your Burning Questions Answered
Q1: What other indie titles are being delisted by Adult Swim Games? A1: While Small Radios Big Televisions, Fist Puncher, and Soundodger+ have been confirmed, it seems that every Adult Swim-published title is eventually going to disappear. 😢
Q2: Is Warner Bros. Discovery completely shutting down Adult Swim Games? A2: While Adult Swim Games is being severely impacted, Warner Bros. plans to invest more in live service games. So, it’s not the end for them, just a shift in focus. 🎮💸
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Q3: Can the original developers republish their games themselves? A3: Yes, Warner Bros. allows the developers to republish their games. However, starting from scratch with no reviews or wishlists is a daunting task. 🔄📚
🗂️ 참고 목록:
- Game Developer – Solo indie developer claims Warner Bros. Discovery just retired one of their games
- Twitter – Michael Molinari’s post about the “games team is gone”
- Steam Forums – Matt Kain Lewandowski’s request for game transfer
- Twitter – Michael Molinari’s tweet about the transfer process
- Twitter – Michael Molinari’s tweet about the Steam algorithm
- Steam Store – Adult Swim Games page
- Twitter – Owen Deery’s tweet about supporting him
- Spec Ops: The Line director says he’s “devastated” by its digital delisting, but promises “this is not the end.”
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