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Code Masters software distribution status

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I was positively surprised when I found in SC archive there are some CM games available for download, like Dizzy games, Ghost Hunters, Necris Dome, Operation Gunship and some sport simulators. I've known for years they denied free distribution of their old stuff commercial releases. What has recently changed?
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[mention]Neil Parsons[/mention],

Please see here:

viewtopic.php?f=29&t=473
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PeterJ wrote: Sat Oct 09, 2021 8:44 pm @Neil Parsons,

Please see here:

viewtopic.php?f=29&t=473
I didn't know it or wasn't aware of this news. Thank you!
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I didn’t realise that either, that’s great.

Just curious as to why Necris Dome is also available, as it isn’t by The Oliver Twins?
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Mousey wrote: Sat Oct 09, 2021 9:18 pm Just curious as to why Necris Dome is also available, as it isn’t by The Oliver Twins?
Thanks [mention]Mousey[/mention]. I will check that out.
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Mousey wrote: Sat Oct 09, 2021 9:18 pm Just curious as to why Necris Dome is also available, as it isn’t by The Oliver Twins?
Necris Dome is a Charles A. Sharp text adventure written with the GAC.
8-bit Text Adventure Gamer - games - research.
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Thank you [mention]Mousey[/mention] and [mention]8BitAG[/mention],

I prefer to err on the side of caution so have removed the downloads. If we find its allowable its easy to switch back again.

Thanks for bringing this sort of thing to my attention.
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