« on: February 05, 2012, 06:17:40 PM »
Hilarious how a community noted for its high level of piracy when these titles were new is worried about the issue of ownership two decades later.
While I understand the argument from a strict legal standing, it still seems pointless.
But Iggy! If everyone downloaded abandonware disk images, how would the people who make money re-selling used games at ridiculous prices stay in business!?
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