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Publishers are absolutely terrified "preserved video games would be used for recreational purposes," so the US copyright office has struck down a major effort for game preservation (www.gamesradar.com)

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[–] [email protected] 1 points 3 weeks ago* (last edited 3 weeks ago) (1 children)

My only critique is you seem to downplay Tetris like it isnt one of the greatest games ever developed. You are right in that Pajitnov had to straight up move to have any right to reward from it. Also the Soviet Union had to collapse

[–] [email protected] 1 points 3 weeks ago (1 children)

Tetris is a cool game, sure, but my point is the Soviet Union had a short list of hit video games. Name 5 other famous Soviet video games. Not a major exporter of cultural works.

[–] [email protected] 1 points 3 weeks ago (1 children)

While you're right, its a really poor way to phrase that. Compare to something like, "In 69 years, the Soviets only managed to make Tetris, and even then the creator didnt see a cent until he emigrated to America".

Could also mention how they failed to keep up with American computing

[–] [email protected] 1 points 3 weeks ago (1 children)

I don't disagree, though another nuance is that...The Soviet Union wasn't empty of people with creative capacity. A Soviet invented Tetris, and Tetris is an excellent game. But the way intellectual property worked (or not) meant not many had the opportunity and motive to try, and look at the result.

[–] [email protected] 1 points 3 weeks ago

I dont disagree. Never did