Following an earlier a phone call with Aymane Jbari, the owner and founder of AJB Studio, to gather firsthand information regarding the allegations and the subsequent removal of his game “Bookie” from the Steam store.
Valve Issues DMCA Takedown for "Bookie" AJB Studio's last release.
Today marked a challenging moment for Moroccan game developer Aymane Jbari, the founder of AJB Studio. Valve, the company behind the Steam store, sent Jbari an email informing him that his game “Bookie” had been removed from the platform. following a Digital Millennium Copyright Act (DMCA) takedown request. The request was filed by Mob Entertainment on behalf of Nicholas S. Gleason. Claiming to hold the legitimate copyright for “Poppy Playtime” and alleges that AJB Studio’s game contains copyrighted material from their own.
Swift and Severe Actions by Valve toward AJB STUDIO
Valve acted swiftly, removing “Bookie” from the Steam store. without verifying the allegations’ veracity. Additionally, they have decided to redirect all income generated from “Bookie” to Mob Entertainment and have threatened Jbari with legal action, including fines and potential imprisonment.
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Ajb studio's founder Aymane Jbari Denies Allegations about bokkie
Jbari vehemently denies the accusations, asserting that “Bookie” was developed entirely from scratch. that all materials in the game are original creations of AJB Studio. He expressed his dismay at being treated in such a manner. emphasizing that this situation hinders the growth of the gaming industry in countries striving to build a gaming ecosystem. Jbari believes this incident sets a negative precedent for aspiring game developers aiming to create innovative studios and release original games.
