VVVVVV’s source code is now public, 10 year anniversary jam happening now (distractionware.com)

Article summary

The source code of the game VVVVVV is now publicly available, marking the game's 10th anniversary. The code was released by the game's creator, who also announced a game jam to celebrate the occasion. The source code is available on GitHub, but its license does not meet the Open Source Definition. The game's creator has reworded the blog post to reflect this, changing the title to 'VVVVVV's Source Code Is Now Public'.

Main themes

• game development
• open source
• source code release
• game jam
• licensing

What commenters say

• The release of VVVVVV's source code is a valuable resource for learning and studying game development, despite its restrictive license.
• The term 'open source' should only be used to describe software that meets the Open Source Definition, and VVVVVV's source code does not qualify.
• The distinction between 'open source' and 'source available' is important, and VVVVVV's license is an example of the latter.
• The release of VVVVVV's source code is still a positive development, even if it is not fully open source, as it allows for learning and modification.
• The license restrictions on VVVVVV's source code may limit its usefulness for commercial or derivative projects.
• The Open Source Initiative's definition of open source is not universally accepted, and some argue that the term has become genericized.
• The community-driven enforcement of open source principles is effective in maintaining the integrity of the term, even without formal trademark protection.