What Black Ops Port Sales Mean for Original Devs

The comments spotlight the ongoing debate over how—and whether—original developers share in revenue when older games are re-released and sold again.

The comments spotlight the ongoing debate over how—and whether—original developers share in revenue when older games are re-released and sold again.

Key points - A developer of Black Ops 1 and 2 said it is "hard to watch" the new ports selling well. - The developer said the actual creators "don't see a dime" from the port sales. - The dev described Activision and Microsoft as "printing money off of work completed over a decade ago." - The original Black Ops games were completed over a decade ago before the new ports released.

Timeline - Over a decade ago: The original Black Ops 1 and 2 were developed and released. - Recently: New ports of Black Ops 1 and 2 are selling well, according to the source. - Recently: A developer of the original games publicly criticizes the situation, saying creators don't see a dime.

FAQ

Q: What did the Black Ops developer say about the new ports? A: They said it's "hard to watch" the ports sell well while the actual creators "don't see a dime" from those sales.

Q: Who is making money from the new Black Ops ports? A: The developer points to Activision and Microsoft, saying they are "printing money off of work completed over a decade ago."

Q: Are the original Black Ops creators paid for the new ports? A: According to the developer's comments, the actual creators "don't see a dime" from the new port sales.