VGHF, Libraries Lose Again On DMCA Exemption Request To Preserve Old Video Games
Spread the loveThe Video Game History Foundation (VGHF) and the Library of Congress have once again been denied their request for a DMCA exemption to allow for the preservation and study of classic video games.
The Video Game History Foundation’s fight for game preservation isn’t over
The Video Game History Foundation plans to keep fighting for video game preservation and accessibility for researchers, especially rare games.
The Video Game History Foundation is “not done fighting” after US Copyright Office refuses exemption to aid preservation
The Video Game History Foundation have released a statement following the US Copyright Office's refusal to make an exemption to aid game preservation.
Video Game History Foundation’s Proposed Exemption To DMCA For Game Preservation Denied By US Copyright Office
That’s why the Video Game History Foundation filed a proposition with the US Copyright Office for an exemption to the DMCA that would help with supporting game preservation. That proposition has been denied with the Copyright Office citing statements from the Entertainment Software Association.
US Copyright Office Blocks Video Game Preservation – Gaming History At Risk
The US Copyright Office has denied a crucial DMCA exemption that would have allowed libraries to preserve and share access to out-of-print video games. This isn’t just about playing old games – it’s about protecting our cultural heritage,
Video Game Preservation Efforts Just Got Some Bad News From US Copyright Office
A three-year battle to allow libraries to share digital video games in their collections has been ended by the U.S. Copyright Office.
The DMCA Just Dealt A Major Blow To Preserving Video Games
Repositories of old games are still governed by Section 1201 of the DMCA, which means no sharing, even if a game is unavailable for purchase anywhere in the world.
Games preservation dealt a huge blow by U.S. Copyright Office
Game preservation efforts have been halted by a recent decision that refuses to provide a copyright exemption for classic video games.The Latest Tech News, Delivered to Your Inbox
Video Game Preservation Takes a Huge Blow From a Copyright Lawsuit Loss
On October 25th, the VGHF announced that the U.S. Copyright Office would not grant them an exemption from the DMCA.
US Copyright Office rejects video game preservationists' request for DMCA exceptions
The US Copyright Office has confirmed it will not grant video game preservationists exceptions under the Digital Millennium Copyright Act (DMCA). In a statement, the Video Game History Foundation (VGHF) said that for the last three years,
Video Game History Foundation 'Disappointed' in DMCA Decision That Won't Grant Exemptions for Researchers
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“The Fight Is Not Over” Says Video Game History Foundation After U.S. Copyright Office Denies Access To Games For Archival Reasons
The Video Game History Foundation says "the fight is not over" after the U.S. Copyright Office denies its request to support libraries and archives.
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There Won't Be Easier Access to Retro Games, Because That Would Destroy Their Sales Market
The Video Game History Foundation has lost a battle with lobbyists to facilitate access to games from years ago. The ...