Abandonware is another interesting but complex topic, as i do not know if each version of a game counts as it own.
for example @LynnAlices copy of final fantasy VI
The snes version is not available anymore, the only version that is still available is the pixel remaster. would the snes version count as abandonware or not?
nintendo's nes, snes, game boy, colour, advance, n64 and GameCube patents have all expired as patents only last 20 years. that means that anybody could make a nes cartridge reader. Backup copies for archival or if it is necessary to use the software are allowed, but they must be made using your original copies. if your software was corrupted before you made a backup you cannot download a copy off the internet as that would be considered a separate copy. Nintendo FAQs says that this is not legal but the only source for that seems to be... Nintendo.
A argument could therefore be made that a copy downloaded onto your computer would be allowed as it would be necessary to do so in order to play thee game on your computer. this is what I have found looking this up, but I am neither American nor a lawyer so please take it with a grain of salt.
@NinjaNicky I would disagree. I've only tried it once before but it was much more fun than any mobile game I've ever played before. It also looks better than any mobile game except genshin on a high end phone.
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Abandonware is another interesting but complex topic, as i do not know if each version of a game counts as it own.
for example @LynnAlices copy of final fantasy VI
The snes version is not available anymore, the only version that is still available is the pixel remaster. would the snes version count as abandonware or not?
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i dont know the eu or irish law on this as it is weirdly more difficult for me to find out so if any other eu people know plase do tell me.
Re: Dolphin Emulator Steam Release "Indefinitely Postponed"
nintendo's nes, snes, game boy, colour, advance, n64 and GameCube patents have all expired as patents only last 20 years. that means that anybody could make a nes cartridge reader.
Backup copies for archival or if it is necessary to use the software are allowed, but they must be made using your original copies.
if your software was corrupted before you made a backup you cannot download a copy off the internet as that would be considered a separate copy.
Nintendo FAQs says that this is not legal but the only source for that seems to be... Nintendo.
A argument could therefore be made that a copy downloaded onto your computer would be allowed as it would be necessary to do so in order to play thee game on your computer.
this is what I have found looking this up, but I am neither American nor a lawyer so please take it with a grain of salt.
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@NinjaNicky I would disagree. I've only tried it once before but it was much more fun than any mobile game I've ever played before.
It also looks better than any mobile game except genshin on a high end phone.