Indie Developer Says Valve Is Blocking Its Game on Steam for… Infringing on Its Own IP

Valve blocked a Steam demo for Wired Tokyo 2007 over alleged third-party IP infringement tied to a dinosaur-themed board game asset.

Developer Daikichi says the asset was originally created by the studio, and Valve asked for licensing proof or a lawyer’s opinion.

Daikichi resubmitted the demo with a signed document authorizing use of its own work.

The dispute shows how opaque IP review on storefronts can slow indie game releases even when ownership is contested.