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We're in danger of losing 87% of games and it's only getting worse. (www.youtube.com)

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You’ve probably seen the raging debate among gaming enthusiasts: emulation “right or wrong?” This video essay aims to explore, in detail, the morality of emu...

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[–] oo1@kbin.social 2 points 1 year ago (1 children)

barring a complete redesign of intellectual property law from its very foundation.

lets just hope theres no media empire with a legion of mouse-eared lawyers champing at the bit to do such a thing.

similarly i'd be a bit worried that any new legislation would be more strongly influenced by those rights-holding interest groups rather than consumers.

Imagine someone in 50 years who wants a rom from the 80s. will they be able to get it easily?

It'd be nice if it was as easy as getting hold of a brothers grimm story.

[–] Peruvian_Skies@kbin.social 1 points 1 year ago (1 children)

You're forgetting that patent law applies to industrial property across every sector of the economy. This is a technology issue that goes far beyond entertainment media.

[–] oo1@kbin.social 1 points 1 year ago