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minnix to RetroGaming@lemmy.worldEnglish • 5 months ago

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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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

minnix to RetroGaming@lemmy.worldEnglish • 5 months ago
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"This fails the needs of citizens in favor of a weak sauce argument from the industry, and it's really disappointing"
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    Those radio kits with the crystals actually worked, I remember building one with my pa. I forget the principle behind them

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      Sounds like I should try to find a kit before they go all DAB

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