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Hey everyone!

Bit of a weird update.

I spoke with my developer about using Evil Dead and other properties in Hazelnut Latte. I was concerned that there could be a problem when we launched the game on Steam, and they agreed.

This means every reference to a real property in Hazelnut Latte has been changed to a fake name. Now, why? Who would care?

It is completely possible that we keep the games as they are and nothing happens. But, there is a chance some copyright holder will find out somehow and decide to sue us. That would mean spending a ton of money to lawyer up and fight a mega corp. Even if they are in the wrong, it would absolutely financially cripple me.

Why would they do this? To protect their brand. Usually, companies will sue for name usage if the name is used in a negative light. And I would imagine most companies would see a lewd game as a negative light, even if I spend a whole two episodes singing the praises of Evil Dead and how amazing it is.

To avoid any potential legal blowback, I have changed the names. It sucks, I hate it, but I'd rather spend time changing Evil Dead to Evil Head and Kingdom of Heaven to Crusade of Heaven than have to face a studio in court.

It's just not worth it.

So, this is me getting ahead of the problem and Greeking all the names.

You may still be able to figure out what we are talking about, which might add to some humour.

This change will take place in v0.11.3

Comments

Dragon Master Zan

Yeah, I figured that you'd have to do that eventually. It's totally fine, you gotta protect yourself!

Dacius

This is sad but you could use this for your self and make some really funny jokes. Like: Hazel- "wanna watch some Evil de- I mean Evil Head" Main character- " why did you pause ? " Hazel- "I don't want to get sued"

Dacius

This actually what ?

Dacius

Thanks it means a lot ❤️

JT

I feel like Bruce Campbell would be perfectly cool with it but I doubt he has much if any sway on whoever currently holds the rights to the property.

A1X

Smart choice. Evil Head is still pretty close, though. I would have gone with The Unpleasant Deceased.

Minebowium

Will this happen with the guild wars 2 reference?

Edson Escamilla

Totally understandable. Thanks for sharing your mayor decisions on the game.

RadLord Studios

Yeah, Bruce and Sam would think it's hilarious. The 18 different rights holders that own different parts of the property probably don't.

Sephiroth1204

I totally get it. and hey, Evil Head is a great name for a demon bj. I don't know how that's relevant here, but at least we can be assured that Hazel will only give Good Head

Invarus

Makes sense to me, though I do kinda find obvious slight-name-switch references to real-life properties can take me out of things a bit.

RadLord Studios

I accept it in things because I understand they don't want to get sued xD

Riley

Definitely better safe then sorry but sad as I found those amazing movies thanks entirely to you and your amazing game, I also found a love of campy horror thanks to you :)

RadLord Studios

Hey if anything sounds interesting, hit me up and I'll translate the title for you ;)

bigfa

But the ash cosplay is still gonna be there. So is hazel just going to refer to it as something else then ? Maybe a Cash cosplay...... I'm not good at coming up with fake names. Much love! <3

RadLord Studios

Bash Williams of the hit film series Evil Death and yeah, it's staying xD