The US Copyright Office has denied a request to allow remote access to out-of-print video games, a decision that impacts video game preservation efforts. The request, supported by the Video Game History Foundation and the Software Preservation Network, aimed to let libraries and archives digitally share these games with researchers. However, the Copyright Office ruled against it, citing potential market harm and copyright concerns.Key PointsDenial of Exemption: The request sought an exemption under the DMCA to enable remote access to preserved games. The Copyright Office found that proponents did not sufficiently demonstrate that such uses would be noninfringing or fair.Opposition

The US Copyright Office has denied a request to allow remote access to out-of-print video games, a decision that impacts video game preservation efforts.

  • Dr. Wesker@lemmy.sdf.orgEnglish
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    3 days ago

    It’s really important to keep offline archives of video games, so that despite this bullshit, there are still copies to circulate.

    • yamanii@lemmy.worldEnglish
      2·
      3 days ago

      Yeah, but the problem is that it is now the only medium singled out from remote access, you can remotely rent books and movies.