QuoteLast month, CBE Software announced it had terminated its publishing agreement with Lace Mamba Global due to a breach of contract relating to payments owed for J.U.L.I.A. and J.U.L.I.A. Untold. Soon thereafter, LMG responded by claiming CBE's accusations included "a number of inaccuracies and false statements" and that it had tried unsuccessfully to resolve the situation privately.
QuoteIt turns out that CBE was far from the only developer with a grievance against Lace Mamba Global. Among those who had also failed to receive payments due were Amanita Design, Daedalic Entertainment, and Colibri Games. Now, as a cautionary tale to other developers seeking contractual compensation from Lace Mamba Global, and to those who might wish to do business with LMG in future, Amanita, Daedalic, and Colibri have collaborated on an "open letter" that details their experiences.
link (http://www.adventuregamers.com/news/view/23982)
For those keeping score, the creators of Deponia, J.U.L.I.A., Tiny Bang Story, Machinarium and Botanicula are all complaining that Lace Mamba Global is cheating them on royalties
and now as a result CBE is about to go bankrupt and they're asking for just $5000 to stay open (http://www.indiegogo.com/projects/j-u-l-i-a-enhanced-edition/)
It's terrible hearing what happened to these guys :\
This is some crazy s***. And Reverb is just as bad, too. Are there any publishers we indies can trust?
I really wish we could have some transparency in these things. However, it does upset me to see such talent struggle like this because they did nothing wrong but trust Lace Mamba :/
With a name like Lace Mamba, I can't exactly be surprised that they turned out to be venomous.
Poisonous snakes, if you will.
So, you're saying we shouldn't sign with Colonoscopy Games? I knew they smelled funny.....
Bt
Quote from: Blackthorne on March 01, 2013, 03:10:42 PM
So, you're saying we shouldn't sign with Colonoscopy Games? I knew they smelled funny.....
Bt
No way! I hear they're always up your butt about hitting deadlines!
oh man those puns are so bad... but so guilty pleasury ;D
Quote from: Blackthorne on March 01, 2013, 03:10:42 PM
So, you're saying we shouldn't sign with Colonoscopy Games? I knew they smelled funny.....
Bt
Hahaha wtf :P
The Lamb & Bt show, everyone :P Ba-dum-ching!
It really sucks what happened to these guys. I hope the IndieGoGo works out for them, they deserve their fair shot at staying open, and not having to close up because of what happened to them.
Ugh... I rather like those devs. I didn't know Lace Mamba was screwing the pooch. :/
Yeah - it really stinks. They did raise 20% of their goal today! So yay!
Bt
Quote from: Lambonius on March 01, 2013, 02:56:24 PM
With a name like Lace Mamba, I can't exactly be surprised that they turned out to be venomous.
Poisonous snakes, if you will.
If only they'd had a Cedric to warn them. :(
"Look out, CBE! A poisonous publisher!"
Quote from: Deloria on March 02, 2013, 08:43:27 AM
Quote from: Lambonius on March 01, 2013, 02:56:24 PM
With a name like Lace Mamba, I can't exactly be surprised that they turned out to be venomous.
Poisonous snakes, if you will.
If only they'd had a Cedric to warn them. :(
"Look out, CBE! A poisonous publisher!"
LOL! :rofl:
Is it terrible that I can hear Cedric's voice in my head when I read that?
we all do Neonivek, we all do
(http://i1301.photobucket.com/albums/ag118/POSCognition/468_543840835646410_2106412901_n_zpsa1dbea98.jpg)
http://igg.me/at/julia-enhanced
Say, all your hyping makes me want to play the game... but I has no money D:
I've got many more beautiful screenshots from J.U.L.I.A. I will be sharing them as I can <3
yay!
(https://fbcdn-sphotos-d-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-ash3/24296_543920252305135_2061796807_n.jpg)
http://igg.me/at/julia-enhanced
$2310 - so close to our 50% goal :D
It makes me sad seeing companies that deserve to stay open and be known have it hard. I have met a lot of indie developers recently and they are struggling and it saddens me that they deserve better they deserve more than these "AAA" games are getting. I really hope they stay open and they reach their goal.
Working very hard at it, I think Jan and I had some sort of a meltdown today when IndieGogo crashed lol :P
Say is amazing at this stuff and I'm not just saying this because she's my boss ;D
nearly 80% Funded ;D
(http://img43.imageshack.us/img43/9686/juliawn.png)
85% Funded, they're close to being saved! They're so close ;D
I have no doubt they'll make their goal and then smash it!
Bt
yep, it's good to know that they will.
and I'm glad Say was so awesome about it, she really gave it her all to help promote it
They made the goal, and are now talking about stretch goals. That's an awesome thing.
Some nice new perks too. If you pledge $25 or more, you get the PC version of J.U.L.I.A. Untold, a prequel to J.U.L.I.A.
Stretch goals: http://www.indiegogo.com/projects/j-u-l-i-a-enhanced-edition?c=activity
I'm really glad they did it! ;D
Just wanted to voice my admiration for Say and the CBE people - great job!
CBE software is about to hold their live event
Don't miss out guys, they need your support and in return they'll answer all your questions!
(http://img7.imageshack.us/img7/706/54081263899412278282917.jpg)
Cesar "Moobs" Bittar ???
Quote from: stika on March 13, 2013, 11:40:20 AM
CBE software is about to hold their live event
Don't miss out guys, they need your support and in return they'll answer all your questions!
(http://img7.imageshack.us/img7/706/54081263899412278282917.jpg)
Pet peeve alert. Pretty sure they mean EDT, not EST.
It matters. There are places that don't observe daylight savings time.
I don't know why that drives me up the wall, but it does.
I'm afraid I have no opinion on that as I live in GMT+0 land ;D
the youtube event may be over, but now you can ask CBE Software's Jan Kavan anything you want on Reddit!
http://www.reddit.com/r/IAmA/comments/1a8cct/i_am_jan_kavan_developer_of_julia_enhanced/
Quote from: Balinaeri on March 13, 2013, 12:15:34 PM
Quote from: stika on March 13, 2013, 11:40:20 AM
CBE software is about to hold their live event
Don't miss out guys, they need your support and in return they'll answer all your questions!
(http://img7.imageshack.us/img7/706/54081263899412278282917.jpg)
Pet peeve alert. Pretty sure they mean EDT, not EST.
It matters. There are places that don't observe daylight savings time.
I don't know why that drives me up the wall, but it does.
I'm 100% with you. A lot of places I complain at just use ET now. :P
Quote from: Rosella on March 13, 2013, 05:37:18 PM
I'm 100% with you. A lot of places I complain at just use ET now. :P
Yes, that is the proper form if you're in doubt.
And hooray! It's nice to know that I'm not alone in my madness here. 8)
Some countries switch to Daylight Savings Time on different dates. We in the States at DST right now, but my co-workers in Dublin don't switch until this weekend.
Daylight Savings Time or not, I had a blast today, hanging with Jan, Say, Cesar and Agustin. We really did have a silly good time, especially before we went live - and I can say that there isn't a more fun and creative bunch out there.
Jan is really talented and just a super nice guy. I'd scratch anybody on that panel's pelotas anyday of the week.
Bt
I was only able to catch bits & pieces of it live as I had a meeting at the same time, but I DID catch Bt randomly answering his phone in bad Spanish and claiming his name was Esteban. Dunno what that was about, but it was pretty hilarious!
I'll have to catch the archived video soon :)
I watched all of it, BT is hilarious, he should be in every event ;D
Haha - the phone and Spanish bit...
That was a reference to a previous live broadcast with Say, Agustin and Pablo - Pablo's phone rang DURING the broadcast, and he answered it and began carrying on a conversation. Before our broadcast, Agustin's phone rang, and he began having a phone conversation in rapid Spanish. As luck would have it, my phone rang during the broadcast - I sent it to voicemail, but pretending to answer, and spoke horrible Spanish, as an homage to Agustin and Pablo.
It was a good time - everyone there was a lot of fun to hang out with and talk to. I'd love to do something like this more often, for sure.
Bt
HAI FRANDSThat event was hilarious. I'm glad everyone agreed to it haha :D <3
Here it is, for everyone who missed it. Thank you seriously, for doing this for Jan. He's a great friend and an amazingly talented musician. I seriously hope we can make a small difference and save CBE software from this break down.
The wonderful folks of CBE in appreciation of all the wonderful support from the indie community will be releasing pieces of music from the game!
Here's the first one:
Apparently the Youtube plugin doesn't like https. I fixed it for you, stika. :) For the record, it doesn't like youtu.be, either. I had to fix one of those a while back.
ah sorry about that, for some reason it looked it worked for me when I posted it
(http://www.labspaces.net/pictures/blog/4e5466b7dc69f1314154167_blog.jpg)
JULIA: Enhanced Edition (http://www.indiegogo.com/projects/j-u-l-i-a-enhanced-edition/) has gathered $7,106 only $396 from the Story Expansion stretch goal!
(http://img29.imageshack.us/img29/1129/ghostbanneri.png)
CBE Software will be hosting a live Let's Play of Ghost in the Sheets, there will even be giveaways for Participants!
link for their youtube channel (http://www.youtube.com/user/CBESoftwaresro)
the event is up everyone!
linky (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mIAkFbOjUOY)
have you guys seen their new technology preview? it looks awesome!
Adventure Gamers interviews the game's creator:
http://www.adventuregamers.com/articles/view/24318 (http://www.adventuregamers.com/articles/view/24318)
(http://img809.imageshack.us/img809/1156/indiepromofixed.png)
CBE Software's Jan Kavan and his wife will host a piano and cello recital (http://www.indiegogo.com/projects/j-u-l-i-a-enhanced-edition?c=activity) as a "thank you" for all the support they've received! :D
and in case you're wondering whether or not the second stretch goal is worth pursuing this should give you an idea:
(http://img194.imageshack.us/img194/3746/52457143954224986221701.jpg)
The event is about to start :D
This article seemed relevant here. I'm going to open a new thread about it, too.
http://kotaku.com/we-need-better-video-game-publishers-472880781
Yep, CBE Software felt that sort of D-baggery first hand