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ShackNews Interview with Brad Wardell (Part 1)

By Island Dog on September 9, 2008 7:36:49 PM from Demigod Forums Demigod ForumsExternal Link

ShackNews has a two-part interview with Stardock CEO, Brad Wardell.  The first part talks about the plan to “revitalize” PC gaming. It also covers Stardock's stance on copy-protection.

A quick excerpt:

"Shack: A lot of people think the solution is making games that are so connected with the online experience that everything is validated online, patched online, controlled through the internet. But what you're talking about is an offline, almost traditional solution.

Brad Wardell: Well I think [we need] a combination. You have to be able to protect your intellectual property. And I'm a big believer in activation. Our games, not all of our games, but Galactic Civilizations uses activation for downloads. Basically, our system has always traditionally been that you purchase a game, it has no copy protection, but if you want to update it you have to get it from us with your serial number, and we validate who it is."

It's a great interview, and be sure to check it out.

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Kilumanjaro
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September 10, 2008 12:40:33 AM from Demigod Forums Demigod Forums

Great interview, Brad.

 

makes me feel even better about opening my wallet for you guys.

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Phazon88
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September 10, 2008 1:30:09 AM from Demigod Forums Demigod Forums

Great interview. Looking forward to part 2.

I think its great what Brad is doing. You guys have got my wallet behind you all the way.

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Peace Phoenix
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September 10, 2008 3:26:00 AM from Stardock Forums Stardock Forums

Great interview. Looking forward to part 2.

Me too, especially with the last sentence :

Come back tomorrow for part two of the interview, in which Wardell and I discuss Stardock and Gas Powered Games' upcoming title Demigod, as well as his company's mysterious 4X fantasy title.

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lordkosc
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September 12, 2008 2:10:30 AM from Stardock Forums Stardock Forums

indeed both part 1 and 2 were VERY good reads.

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