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MentalEdge, (edited ) do games w Unity has changed its pricing model, and game developers are pissed off
@MentalEdge@sopuli.xyz avatar

The new model makes no sense whatsoever.

If I install a game I bought on both my desktop and steamdeck, the devs have to pay unity twice. If I uninstall it and re-install it, they have to pay it thrice. Four times if I ever use my laptop to play.

If I share the game with my dad and sister via steam family share, the devs have to pay yet another two times.

But I only paid for the game once.

It’s complete insanity. Do they have to pay again for every update, does that count as a new install? What about games on subscription services?

wccrawford,

You missed one: They initially said that web-based games count as installs, too. Insanity.

KSPAtlas, do games w Unity has changed its pricing model, and game developers are pissed off
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pirate game 6 million times company loses $60 million

winter, do games w Resident Evil 4 remake, Resident Evil Village, Death Stranding and Assassin’s Creed Mirage coming to iPhone 15 Pro

It would be amazing if it went well and smartphones were finally taken seriously because they have so much unused potential for videogames. I know the A17 Pro should be perfectly capable of running these games in theory, but with the crap cooling of the iPhone we’ll have to see

AnarchoGravyBoat, do gaming w Roblox’s CEO predicts “thousands” of adults will meet in Roblox dating experiences
@AnarchoGravyBoat@kbin.social avatar

Yes, but are they sliving?

TwinTusks, do gaming w Got a Chromebook? Here’s a free GeForce Now subscription [3 months]

Damnit, I thought I give my 2010 CR48 a new life.

_haha_oh_wow_, do gaming w Roblox’s CEO predicts “thousands” of adults will meet in Roblox dating experiences
@_haha_oh_wow_@sh.itjust.works avatar

Why not? My brother met his wife in a video game and online dating is super common these days.

style99, do piracy w Japanese YouTuber convicted of copyright violation after uploading Let’s Play videos
@style99@kbin.social avatar

I wish the article did a better job of exploring the subject. It really only presents one side of the story, here.

nestEggParrot,

It clearly states what he did and on what he was prosecuted. How is it one sided? It doesn’t quote people from either side but rather states facts presumably from court filings.

If you want arguments on how this is bad or why such things shouldn’t be prosecuted, look for an opinion piece. Thats not the job for every news reporting.

aPirate, do piracy w Japanese YouTuber convicted of copyright violation after uploading Let’s Play videos

It seems to be the trend countries and companies pushing harder against piracy.

MayonnaiseArch,
@MayonnaiseArch@beehaw.org avatar

Seeing somebody play a game is piracy?

aPirate,

Yeah its unfortunate that copyright law is abused so easily and often. Seems like it depends from case to case, one time its fine the next its not.

csolisr, do piracy w Japanese YouTuber convicted of copyright violation after uploading Let’s Play videos

Japan has one of the most draconian copyright laws in the world. You can’t even rent your own books or disks unless the copyright holder allows for it. I’ve been puzzled at the fact that they have allowed Let’s Plays (and memes and remixes and doujin works for that matter) for such a long time.

Moonrise2473, do piracy w Japanese YouTuber convicted of copyright violation after uploading Let’s Play videos

while i think that two years of prison for this is completely ridiculous, a “let’s play” video of a visual novel, it’s essentially the same of “playing” a visual novel

Thorned_Rose,
@Thorned_Rose@kbin.social avatar

Yes, but for those who don't watch anime or play anime games, it can be great to get summaries so you have context for some conversations. Like, if a friend of mine watches a TV show or plays a game when I don't, if I have no interest in watching or playing, I have no context. Maybe I want to support my friends interest without putting in the same hours so it's nice to be able to get a summary or just the important parts so I know what my friend is talking about and can at least converse with them on the basics. (Though I do believe such videos should have giant spoiler warnings)

SergioFLS, do piracy w Japanese YouTuber convicted of copyright violation after uploading Let’s Play videos
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this is one of the reasons i’m afraid to visit japan. not just immigration.

and btw, fair use isn’t a thing over there IIRC. not that would had mattered as gameplay recordings are very derivative.

taanegl, do piracy w Japanese YouTuber convicted of copyright violation after uploading Let’s Play videos

Guess where Nintendo puts a lot of money into lobbying… hint: it ain’t China…

nantsuu, do games w Where is Microsoft’s handheld Xbox?

With the Switch 2 probably releasing next year, the handheld market is already pretty crowded as it is. What would differentiate Microsoft's offering from the rest? They didn't bother even when the market was just DS/PSP.

gc_, do piracy w Japanese YouTuber convicted of copyright violation after uploading Let’s Play videos

At this point, aren’t the Japanese stifling any discussion about copyrighted content? This has to be stupid, yes?

FeelThePower, do piracy w Japanese YouTuber convicted of copyright violation after uploading Let’s Play videos

so ridiculous and sad.

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