Vlambeer is an indie company known for its soul crushing game Super Crate Box. Vlambeer takes an open approach to making games. They develop a few prototypes and release them to the public. If one of them is received well or if Vlambeer like it it gets developed into a full game. However, two of their game ideas have been stolen and reworked into games found on the appstore. Since apple doesn't regulate it properly, people can post whatever games they want without worrying too much about copyright.
The approach Vlambeer takes is a double edged sword. On one hand, they continue to develop a community. People want to work with them as they are so open and friendly. These prototypes almost act as business cards. On the other hand, it is a free pass to all of your ideas. However I am glad that Vlambeer continue to do this as to back away and to close their doors is not the way to combat this problem.
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