minnix@lemux.minnix.dev to RetroGaming@lemmy.worldEnglish · 12 hours 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-square78fedilinkarrow-up1593arrow-down11
arrow-up1592arrow-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 · 12 hours agomessage-square78fedilink
minus-squaredanAlinkfedilinkEnglisharrow-up8·3 hours agoUS copyright was originally for 14 years, with the option to extend it for another 14 years. It kept getting extended over the years. I think it’s life of the author plus 70 years now.
minus-squareOminousOrange@lemmy.calinkfedilinkEnglisharrow-up12·edit-23 hours agoIsn’t that Disney’s fault (and their government lapdogs) with their efforts to hang on to Mickey Mouse as long as they can?
US copyright was originally for 14 years, with the option to extend it for another 14 years. It kept getting extended over the years. I think it’s life of the author plus 70 years now.
Isn’t that Disney’s fault (and their government lapdogs) with their efforts to hang on to Mickey Mouse as long as they can?