To Valve Corporation, Telltale Games, and all relevant rights holders.

We, fans of unique crossover games and interactive humor, urge you to find a solution to return two cult-classic games to digital storefronts: Poker Night at the Inventory (2010) and Poker Night 2 (2013).

The Core Problem:
Due to the complex licensing nature of these projects, which feature characters from various universes, both games were permanently removed from all digital storefronts, including Steam, in 2018 and 2019. This has created several unfortunate consequences:

The games are no longer available legally. A new generation of players cannot purchase and experience them.

They are doomed to obscurity. Valuable, witty, and unique content representing an entire era in gaming is being erased from digital history.

Soaring key prices. Remaining unused game keys are sold at speculatively high prices, which is not fair access.

Why These Games Matter and Deserve a Return:

A Unique Concept: These were not just poker simulators, but interactive comedy shows with brilliant dialogue between iconic characters from video games, comics, and movies.

A Cultural Bridge: They introduced audiences to different franchises and served as a kind of "club of favorite characters."

Part of Telltale's and Valve's History: These projects are an important milestone for both studios, showcasing their penchant for experimentation and humor.

Our Proposed Solutions:
We fully understand the complexity of licensing agreements. Therefore, we propose considering the following options, aimed at preserving the original product:

License Renewal (Primary Option): Engage in negotiations with all rights holders to renew or secure new licenses for the commercial distribution of the games. Even a temporary return to sale (for 1-2 years) would be a cultural event. We believe that in the modern era of collaborations, a mutually beneficial solution can be found.

Release as a Free or Charity Product: If commercial sale is impossible, consider the option of a free release or a release for charitable purposes, where all proceeds go to the rights holders proportionally or to chosen charities. This would mitigate commercial risks and be a gesture of goodwill, preserving the games for history.

Archival as Free Content: Make the games completely free for all Steam account holders (or for everyone) in the "Tools" or "Beta Access" section, positioning them as historical, non-commercial archival content. This would allow the preservation of the original versions without the need for active sales.

Conclusion:
Poker Night at the Inventory and Poker Night 2 are more than just games. They are cultural artifacts that should not fade into oblivion due to a "licensing crisis." In an era where streamers and players are actively interested in retro games, their return would be met with immense enthusiasm.

We ask you to take the initiative, start a dialogue between the studios and rights holders, and give these gems of interactive humor a chance to delight fans around the world once again in their original form.

Sign this petition to show that these games are still wanted and loved! Their story must not end.
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