minnix@lemux.minnix.dev to RetroGaming@lemmy.worldEnglish · 8 months agoPublishers are absolutely terrified "preserved video games would be used for recreational purposes," so the US copyright office has struck down a major effort for game preservationwww.gamesradar.comexternal-linkmessage-square93fedilinkarrow-up16arrow-down10cross-posted to: games@sh.itjust.worksgames@sh.itjust.works
arrow-up16arrow-down1external-linkPublishers are absolutely terrified "preserved video games would be used for recreational purposes," so the US copyright office has struck down a major effort for game preservationwww.gamesradar.comminnix@lemux.minnix.dev to RetroGaming@lemmy.worldEnglish · 8 months agomessage-square93fedilinkcross-posted to: games@sh.itjust.worksgames@sh.itjust.works
minus-squareKilgore Trout@feddit.itlinkfedilinkEnglisharrow-up1·8 months agoIt’s the fault of a political system that allows private companies to lobby for oppressive laws.
It’s the fault of a political system that allows private companies to lobby for oppressive laws.