The Video Game History Foundation had proposed rule changes that would make it easier for researchers and archivist to legally access old games.
  • CubitOom@infosec.pub
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    2 months ago

    I’d also like to add that the yakuza series used for this picture are great games that now come with DRM, unless you buy them on GOG.

    I bought a big bundle of the games through steam on sale and Yakuza: Like a Dragon came with DRM on steam. Buy on GOG, its the same game but DRM free.

    I should have waited for the GOG sale, now I might pirate it to play the game I bought without DRM.

    • Karjalan@lemmy.world
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      2 months ago

      I feel like I should know this, as a I’ve been a pc gamer and extra legal aquirer for several decades… But I’m not actually sure what DRM means?

      • TheOakTree@lemm.ee
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        2 months ago

        Digital Rights Management, refers to software or hardware that limits access to something unless the user has authorization/licensing.

        It’s why you can’t copy someone’s game folder from steam and run it, or burn a PS2 disc and play it on an unmodded console.