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Spec Ops: The Line Removed from Digital Storefronts

Game's Director Expresses Confusion Over Sudden Delisting Amid Speculation of Licensing Issues

  • Spec Ops: The Line, a popular third-person shooter game, has been removed from Steam and other digital storefronts without any warning or explanation.
  • The game's director, Cory Davis, expressed confusion and disappointment over the removal, stating that the themes of the game are more relevant now than ever.
  • Speculation suggests that the removal could be due to the expiration of several partnership licenses, possibly related to the game's soundtrack which features music from various artists.
  • Despite its removal from digital storefronts, the game remains available for purchase on some platforms such as GOG and the Xbox store.
  • The sudden delisting of the game has sparked discussions about the importance of video game preservation and the challenges posed by licensing issues.
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