Nintendo: Literally Taking Candy from a Baby
I came across this Wikipedia article the other day and noticed something a little odd about it. Most of you probably don’t remember the game Snake Rattle n Roll by Rare.
It is notable for being one of the earliest platform games to use a 3D isometric playing field.
The concept of this game was originally designed and created by a small boy in Montana. The project was sent to Nintendo of America where it was later sent to Rare entertainment for production. Nintendo however sent the boy a letter explaining that they were not taking suggestions for games from the public and later refused to send back the design concepts after numerous requests.
So under the assumption that Rare did steal the idea way back when, how would anybody prove anything legally? Yet, this goes to show you that you can’t hide secrets for very long anymore. With sites such as Wikipedia, the rusty handle to the closet will turn and door to those skeletons will eventually open.
I’d just like to leave with something to think about. If there is one instance like this, don’t you think there might be others?