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technology1 month ago•14 min saved

SCOTUS Stops Private ISP Punishment, Preserves Internet Access

The Supreme Court ruled in Cox Communications v. Sony Music that ISPs cannot be held liable for users' copyright infringements merely for failing to terminate known infringers, preventing a private ‘kill switch’ on the internet and preserving access to telemedicine, work, school, and everyday online life. The piece argues this protects the open web and civil liberties, while acknowledging concerns about DMCA safe harbors and the ongoing policy battles that may push for more private enforcement.

via Daily Kos|

#copyright #dmca #free-speech

technology2 months ago•4 min saved

Supreme Court narrows ISP liability in piracy cases, hinges on intent

The Supreme Court unanimously ruled that ISPs aren’t liable for user piracy simply for providing general connectivity; liability requires intent to facilitate infringement or a service tailored to it, aligning with Betamax and Grokster. The decision preserves DMCA safe harbors, avoids turning networks into piracy enforcers, and affects how ISPs handle infringement notices and repeat-offender policies.

via TechSpot|

#copyright-law #dmca #isps

technology2 months ago•13 min saved

Supreme Court shields ISPs from mass-piracy liability in Cox-Sony ruling

The Supreme Court unanimously ruled that Internet service providers cannot be held liable for their customers’ copyright infringement unless they induce infringement or tailor the service to enable it, reversing a Fourth Circuit decision against Cox Communications and limiting DMCA liability by treating providers as not being copyright police. The decision means ISPs aren’t required to terminate subscribers en masse for alleged infringement. Sony’s Betamax-era precedent is cited as context, and Justice Sotomayor wrote a concurring opinion warning the ruling narrows other forms of secondary liability while agreeing Cox isn’t liable.

via Ars Technica|

#copyright #dmca #isp

culture2 months ago•14 min saved

90s PC game Cookie’s Bustle survives erasure campaign

The Video Game History Foundation exposed a long-running copyright-strike campaign by Brandon White/Graceware to erase Cookie’s Bustle, a rare 1990s Japanese PC game, confirmed there was no rightful ownership, and facilitated its restoration so it can be shown and enjoyed again.

via Kotaku|

#cookies-bustle #copyright-claims #culture

news3 months ago•14 min saved

Eden Emulator Fights Back as Nintendo DMCA Crackdown Hits Switch Scene

Nintendo issued DMCA takedown notices to nearly a dozen Switch-emulation GitHub pages, but the Eden emulator team, led by Camille LaVey, is pushing back by releasing a new v0.2.0 build and signaling a counter-notice to preserve video-game preservation. Eden, a fork of Yuzu, joins a broader emulation community that believes the ecosystem can survive despite Nintendo’s crackdown, with some pages folding while others refuse to bow to legal pressure.

via Kotaku|

#dmca #eden #emulation

technology3 months ago•13 min saved

Nintendo broadens DMCA crackdown to GitHub Switch emulators

Nintendo has reportedly issued DMCA notices to nearly every Nintendo Switch emulator project on GitHub—Eden, Citron, Kenji-NX, MeloNX, Sudachi, Skyline—marking a renewed push after the 2024 Yuzu lawsuit and related removals; TPM circumvention keys and other console protections are cited as the issue, and while some forks remain, their GitHub visibility may shrink as they are taken offline or moved to private repositories.

via Nintendo Everything|

#dmca #emulation #github

technology3 months ago•2 min saved

Nintendo Delivers Widespread DMCA Takedowns Against Switch Emulator Forks

Nintendo has issued DMCA takedowns against multiple Nintendo Switch emulator forks and related projects hosted on GitHub (including Eden, Citron, Kenji-NX, MeloNX, Sudachi, and Skyline) as part of an ongoing anti-piracy push; some repositories have shifted to private mirrors or been removed from platforms like GitLab, highlighting Nintendo’s persistent crackdown on Switch emulation projects.

via My Nintendo News|

#dmca #emulators #github

gaming3 months ago•3 min saved

Warhammer-Inspired Void War Reappears on Steam After DMCA Shoulder-Pad Dispute

Void War, a Warhammer 40K–inspired FTL-style indie game by Tundra Interactive, was briefly pulled from Steam after Games Workshop issued a DMCA over shoulder-pad visuals. The claim was confirmed by the developer after consulting with Games Workshop, who criticized the trailer design; to move forward, the team removed the trailer to avoid further DMCA friction and plans to re-upload an updated version once changes and translations are ready.

via Rock Paper Shotgun|

#dmca #gaming #indie-game

gaming3 months ago•6 min saved

Void War takedown tied to Games Workshop over Warhammer‑style shoulder pads, says developer

Indie studio Tundra Interactive says Void War was temporarily pulled from Steam after a DMCA filed by Games Workshop over shoulder pads in the trailer that resembled Warhammer 40K; Tundra disputes the claim but removed the trailer to avoid legal delays, and the game has since returned to Steam with a revised trailer while they work on translations and updates.

via Eurogamer|

#copyright #dmca #games-workshop

gaming3 months ago•3 min saved

Void War Returns to Steam After DMCA Dispute

Void War, an indie title by Tundra Interactive, was briefly removed from Steam after Games Workshop filed a DMCA over a trailer image that could imply Warhammer IP affiliation. Games Workshop confirmed the claim, and Tundra removed the offending trailer shot to resolve the issue, restoring the game on Steam with a possibility of updating the trailer later. The game also remains available on Itch.io.

via TechRaptor|

#dmca #games-workshop #gaming

gaming3 months ago•13 min saved

Bogus DMCA Pulls Warhammer-Inspired FTL-Style Game From Steam

Void War, a Warhammer 40,000–flavored FTL-inspired indie by Tundra, was removed from Steam after a DMCA takedown reportedly filed by Games Workshop; GW has not confirmed or responded, and the studio says it did not receive any such communication, raising questions about the takedown’s legitimacy. The game remains available on Itch (and reportedly still linked to a Steam key), and Tundra says it will pursue the standard DMCA process to get the Steam page back up while GW’s involvement remains unverified.

via Kotaku|

#dmca #games-workshop #gaming

news4 months ago•15 min saved

DMCA Pressure Forces Cyberpunk 2077 VR Modder to Pull Down Mods and Freeze Patreon

After a DMCA from CD Projekt Red and a separate takedown from 505 Games, VR modder Luke Ross shut down all Cyberpunk 2077 VR mods and suspended his Patreon, stating new subs will only fund him and that no mod access will be provided for now; he argues DMCA power favors big publishers and notes fans’ frustration over monetizing mods.

via Kotaku|

#cyberpunk-2077 #dmca #gaming

technology4 months ago•4 min saved

Second DMCA Strike Forces VR Modder to Pause Patreon Amid Ghostrunner Takedown

Luke Ross, known for a Cyberpunk 2077 VR conversion, says 505 Games issued a DMCA against his Ghostrunner VR mod, forcing him to pause Patreon and remove access to his 40+ conversions; Patreon auto-takedowns followed a previous CD Projekt DMCA, and Ross will extend existing subscribers’ access for one month with no benefits while the legal situation plays out.

via Rock Paper Shotgun|

#505-games #cd-projekt #dmca

technology4 months ago•7 min saved

VR Modder Pulls Cyberpunk 2077 Creations From Patreon After Fresh DMCA Strike

Luke Ross, the creator behind Cyberpunk 2077 VR mods, has taken down his VR mods from Patreon after a new DMCA strike by 505 Games. He says he will disable all versions and related posts, and that new subscriptions will only support him with no access to the mods, citing the DMCA process as powerful for large companies and noting a prior DMCA from CD Projekt Red as well.

via Eurogamer|

#cyberpunk-2077-vr #dmca #luke-ross

gaming4 months ago•9 min saved

Piracy Backlash Follows Cyberpunk 2077 VR Mod DMCA Takedown

Cyberpunk 2077's R.E.A.L VR mod creator Luke Ross says pirates are punishing him after CD Projekt Red's DMCA takedown, with the paywalled mod seeing widespread illegal sharing. He argues making a Cyberpunk 2077-specific version would be technically difficult due to support for 40+ engines, and notes that CDPR's fan guidelines allow donations but forbid paywalls. The NDA Ross received was tied to the Patreon setup rather than the mod itself, but piracy spreading the mod online underscores tensions between modders and big studios.

via Eurogamer|

#cyberpunk-2077 #dmca #gaming