1. 🖼️ PEGI gives Balatro an 18+ rating for gambling imagery (direct link) (👍1576 👎12)

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Posted by simple

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2. 📰 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 (direct link) (👍939 👎2)

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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

The US copyright office has denied a request for a DMCA exemption that would allow libraries to share digital access to preserved video games. The exemption would open up the possibility of a digital library where historians and researchers could 'check out' digital games that run through emulators. The VGHF argues that around 87% of all video games released in the US before 2010 are now out of print. 🖋️🤖

Posted by minnix

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3. 🖼️ Looks like Valve is preparing to release SteamOS to the public (or at least to third-party hardware manufacturers) (direct link) (👍689 👎0)

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Posted by mr_MADAFAKA

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4. 🖼️ Inspired by another post (direct link) (👍657 👎70)

from Gaming ([email protected])

Posted by scrubbles

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5. 🖼️ Funko Pop abuses domain name reporting system, takes down itch.io (direct link) (👍518 👎11)

from Gaming ([email protected])

Posted by HiddenLayer555

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6. 📰 Gamers Nexus might start including Linux gaming tests in their hardware reviews (direct link) (👍490 👎5)

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Posted by cm0002

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7. 📰 Balatro Dev Calls Out PEGI For "Real Gambling" Rating Hypocrisy Vs. EA Sports FC (direct link) (👍192 👎0)

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Balatro Dev Calls Out PEGI For “Real Gambling” Rating Hypocrisy Vs. EA Sports FC

PEGI, short for Pan-European Game Information, is a European rating system dedicated entirely to video games. Games that depict gambling can be hit with these age ratings. Balatro is not a gambling game, and it has no microtransactions. It uses poker hands as a gameplay mechanic, but the game is substantially a roguelike deck-builder. 🖋️🤖

Posted by BrikoX

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8. 🖼️ After 10 months, my game "Rocket!" hit the $1,000 threshold! (direct link) (👍63 👎3)

from Indie Gaming ([email protected])

Posted by GulAtiCa

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9. 🖼️ FOSS Smash Bros, would like ideas. (direct link) (👍59 👎3)

from OpenSourceGames ([email protected])

Posted by MarshReaper

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10. 📰 Steam Winter 2024 Sale (direct link) (👍43 👎0)

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Welcome to Steam

© 2024 Valve Corporation. All rights reserved. All trademarks are property of their respective owners in the US and other countries. 🖊️️🤖

Posted by nanoUFO

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11. 💬 Weekly Recommendations Thread: What are you playing? (direct link) (👍17 👎0)

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Posted by cod

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12. 💬 Favorite Mystery/Puzzle games? (direct link) (👍16 👎2)

from Let's Talk About Games ([email protected])

I've been playing The Case of the Golden Idol this week and I love how it doesn't pull punches and how I actually have to figure things out without a multiple choice quiz.

A rarely mentioned cute l...

Posted by cyberic

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• Patient Gamers
  • A gaming sub free from the hype and oversaturation of current releases, catering to gamers who wait at least 12 months after release to play a game. Whether it's price, waiting for bugs/issues to be patched, DLC to be released, don't meet the system requirements, or just haven't had the time to keep up with the latest releases.
• Gyro Gaming
  • Welcome to Gyro Gaming subreddit, where people can share their passion for Gyroscopic Controls in Video Games, such as Camera Aiming, Vehicle Steering, Typing, etc.
• FPGA Gaming
  • A fediverse community dedicated to gaming hardware, clone consoles, flashcarts, and other accessories based on field-programmable gate array (FPGA) and similar technology. A place for engineers, developers, and FPGA gaming fans to discuss news, facilitate development, and enjoy a new passionate community!

Here is a popular post from one of the inactive communities. 🪦♻️

📰 60 Percent Of Playtime In 2023 Went To 6-Year-Old Or Older Games, New Data Shows (direct link), posted in Patient Gamers (👍228 👎6)

60 Percent Of Playtime In 2023 Went To 6-Year-Old Or Older Games, New Data Shows

Newzoo’s data shows that the top 10 games on each platform are filled with old, established titles. Fortnite took the crown on all platforms, including Switch and PC. Of the 23 percent of playtime spent in 2023 on new games, more than half was spent in big annual sequels like the latest Madden or NBA game. 🖋️🤖

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