We're in danger of losing 87% of games and it's only getting worse.

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Published on July 17, 2023 3:00:00 PM ● Video Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a57VxmhYVqE

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The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom (2023)

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You’ve probably seen the raging debate among gaming enthusiasts: emulation “right or wrong?” This video essay aims to explore, in detail, the morality of emulation, consider its legality, the issue of software piracy, the response of companies like Nintendo, and of course, why emulation is our only hope of maintaining a link to our past. ⚔️🛡️

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We're in danger of losing 87% of games and it's only getting worse.
Nintendo is trying to censor gaming history.

-- Chapters --
00:00 - Thesis
00:38 - What is emulation
01:00 - Legality of emulation
01:22 - Software piracy
02:12 - Nintendo's regressive stance on emulation
03:54 - Are concerns over Software Piracy overblown
06:28 - Reform and Regulation
07:03 - Emulation's moral obligation

#emulation #pcgaming #retrogaming

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