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"Harrison then confirmed that past-gen, Nintendo-created titles will indeed be downloadable for free."
Well, this is a minor bonus. The thing is, though, it's only talking about Nintendo-created titles. Which could potentially narrow the list of titles available down to about 20. Meh.
Also, the fact that this is probably the best Revolution news so far is also a little concerning...
"Harrison then confirmed that past-gen, Nintendo-created titles will indeed be downloadable for free."
Well, this is a minor bonus. The thing is, though, it's only talking about Nintendo-created titles. Which could potentially narrow the list of titles available down to about 20. Meh.
Also, the fact that this is probably the best Revolution news so far is also a little concerning...
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Aren't software patents only 15 years or something?
I reckon that most Nes Roms are leagal now...
I reckon that most Nes Roms are leagal now...
Meh. Rubbish or not, I don't see where the harm in downloading games that are no longer available for sale ANYWHERE (other than, say, Ebay)... You're not paying for them, hence not funding any rival companies, and the developers / publishers aren't going to make any more money off then anyway.
So legal or not, it's a victimless crime.
So legal or not, it's a victimless crime.
Yeah it is complete rubbish peddled by ROM sites to make people feel less guilty for downloading games.
Sibs wrote:
> b) Use the ROM as a 'demo' and delete it 24 hours (I think that's the
> time...) after download.
I have no idea where this myth started but you hear it everywhere.
> b) Use the ROM as a 'demo' and delete it 24 hours (I think that's the
> time...) after download.
I have no idea where this myth started but you hear it everywhere.
Sibs wrote:
> Oh, and ROMs are also 'legal' if you either:
>
> a) Own the game you have as a ROM, as it's not illegal to make
> digital backup copies of something (just as it's legal to keep MP3s
> of a CD you own).
>
> b) Use the ROM as a 'demo' and delete it 24 hours (I think that's the
> time...) after download.
>
Utter rubbish.
Totally illegal.
> Oh, and ROMs are also 'legal' if you either:
>
> a) Own the game you have as a ROM, as it's not illegal to make
> digital backup copies of something (just as it's legal to keep MP3s
> of a CD you own).
>
> b) Use the ROM as a 'demo' and delete it 24 hours (I think that's the
> time...) after download.
>
Utter rubbish.
Totally illegal.
I download SNES games. Am I evil?
Given that SNES games are not on sale anywhere (except Ebay and possibly some shady second hand games shops), Nintendo are losing zilch. I mean if I bought a SNES and a bunch of games off Ebay, I'd be benefitting the guy who previously owned the SNES and games... Not Nintendo... They've already got their cut off the guy who initially bought the SNES... So really, unless you're downloading 'current generation' games (and I haven't even gone so far as to download PSX / N64 / Saturn games, only SNES and Megadrive...), you're not harming any sales... And yeah, pirate games can fund bad stuff. Hell, so can buying Coca-Cola, McDonalds, Starbucks, etc. etc. and I doubt Nintendo have a clean slate either. But ROMs are NOT funding bad stuff, simply because how can they fund anything when they're free? No-one makes squat out of them. Not Nintendo, not nasty evil drug dealers and people smugglers, no-one.
Oh, and ROMs are also 'legal' if you either:
a) Own the game you have as a ROM, as it's not illegal to make digital backup copies of something (just as it's legal to keep MP3s of a CD you own).
b) Use the ROM as a 'demo' and delete it 24 hours (I think that's the time...) after download.
Well, that's as far as I know, I could be wrong. Meh.
[EDIT] - Apologies for ROM rant... Just think some people here are doing the whole 'music industry' thing of acting like illegal downloads will cause the collapse of the industry altogether, when this is blatantly bull...
Given that SNES games are not on sale anywhere (except Ebay and possibly some shady second hand games shops), Nintendo are losing zilch. I mean if I bought a SNES and a bunch of games off Ebay, I'd be benefitting the guy who previously owned the SNES and games... Not Nintendo... They've already got their cut off the guy who initially bought the SNES... So really, unless you're downloading 'current generation' games (and I haven't even gone so far as to download PSX / N64 / Saturn games, only SNES and Megadrive...), you're not harming any sales... And yeah, pirate games can fund bad stuff. Hell, so can buying Coca-Cola, McDonalds, Starbucks, etc. etc. and I doubt Nintendo have a clean slate either. But ROMs are NOT funding bad stuff, simply because how can they fund anything when they're free? No-one makes squat out of them. Not Nintendo, not nasty evil drug dealers and people smugglers, no-one.
Oh, and ROMs are also 'legal' if you either:
a) Own the game you have as a ROM, as it's not illegal to make digital backup copies of something (just as it's legal to keep MP3s of a CD you own).
b) Use the ROM as a 'demo' and delete it 24 hours (I think that's the time...) after download.
Well, that's as far as I know, I could be wrong. Meh.
[EDIT] - Apologies for ROM rant... Just think some people here are doing the whole 'music industry' thing of acting like illegal downloads will cause the collapse of the industry altogether, when this is blatantly bull...
It would be nice to have a kinda stars catalogue type system too, however it could be used as prizes for online tounaments or something. Sure maybe not Nintendo themselves but some websites etc.
I know it would be possible anyway just sending people the game but ive not seen that done many times, and it would be so much easier...like we could all hold a mario kart league (for the revolution game) and the winner gets the download of mario kart 64 etc.
who knows :)
I know it would be possible anyway just sending people the game but ive not seen that done many times, and it would be so much easier...like we could all hold a mario kart league (for the revolution game) and the winner gets the download of mario kart 64 etc.
who knows :)
Edgy, they can re-release Donkey Kong games as Ninty own DK, whereas EA now own Bond.
It's now confirmed you'll have to pay, though there will be certain free stuff. Still, I can't see them charging much and if its titles I actually want (Super Mario RPG, please) it's all good.
It's now confirmed you'll have to pay, though there will be certain free stuff. Still, I can't see them charging much and if its titles I actually want (Super Mario RPG, please) it's all good.
Edgy wrote:
> Therefore, just like Nintendo can re-release Rareware made games such
> as Donkey Kong Country, couldn't they technically provide Goldeneye
> for download for the Revloution?
Back on topic, if that Famitsu article is true, Boosh and Checkmate! :D
> Therefore, just like Nintendo can re-release Rareware made games such
> as Donkey Kong Country, couldn't they technically provide Goldeneye
> for download for the Revloution?
Back on topic, if that Famitsu article is true, Boosh and Checkmate! :D
*coughs*
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