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Publishers 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 preservation (www.gamesradar.com)

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[-] Agent641@lemmy.world 3 points 2 weeks ago

Yo ho...

[-] JigglySackles@lemmy.world 3 points 2 weeks ago

Yeah because I go to the library and complain and scowl the whole time I'm reading. Occasionally I make sure to belt out "I'm not enjoying this! I only do it for preservation reasons!" bunch of greedy fucks.

[-] portuga@lemmy.world 2 points 2 weeks ago

I wonder at what temperature do preserved video games burn?

[-] JackbyDev@programming.dev 1 points 2 weeks ago

198451° degrees

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[-] JackbyDev@programming.dev 1 points 2 weeks ago

Oh, heaven forbid someone go to the library and enjoy a book they check out.

[-] ben_dover@lemmy.ml 1 points 2 weeks ago

god forbid

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