minnix@lemux.minnix.dev to RetroGaming@lemmy.worldEnglish · 1 day 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-square123fedilinkarrow-up1787arrow-down12cross-posted to: hackernews@lemmy.bestiver.segames@sh.itjust.worksgames@sh.itjust.worksgaming@beehaw.orgtechnology@lemmit.online
arrow-up1785arrow-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 · 1 day agomessage-square123fedilinkcross-posted to: hackernews@lemmy.bestiver.segames@sh.itjust.worksgames@sh.itjust.worksgaming@beehaw.orgtechnology@lemmit.online
minus-squareKilgore Trout@feddit.itlinkfedilinkEnglisharrow-up5·2 hours 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.