TIL there is an open source port of Prince of Persia

UKFilmNerd@feddit.uk to RetroGaming@lemmy.world – 270 points –
GitHub - NagyD/SDLPoP: An open-source port of Prince of Persia, based on the disassembly of the DOS version.
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Based on disassembly of the PC DOS version, this port runs on PC, Mac and Linux and features many enhancements such as quick saving and the ability to mod the game including level design.

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Is the original version even in print anymore? It’s really hard to believe that the “juice” of getting this taken down would be worth the squeeze.

It reminds of those stupid calculations that the music industry did back in the old days of Napster and other P2P sharing about how much money they lose.

When in actuality, I suspect that an actuary or accountant can estimate that this open sourcing of a 20+ year old game probably brings in new revenue in terms of consumers being interested in the franchise.

Oh boy, I remember they once claimed losses that were equivalent to 3 times the global GNP.

The copyright mafia has absolutely no shame.