No Prisoners, No Mercy - Show 291

No Prisoners, No Mercy - Show 291

From No Prisoners, No Mercy by Julie Whitefeather & Frances Kosac

December 3, 2024 · 1h 17m

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The episode discusses Nintendo's aggressive legal strategies, the implications of digital game ownership, and personal gaming preferences.

Welcome to Show 291, Topics for the Show 1. Has Nintendo has become a bully? 2. You don't own your games 19:45 3. Divorcing adobe 29:00 4. Are there games you thought you would like, but hated? 40:00 Articles Cited: You don't own your games https://www.gamereactor.eu/blizzards-new-user-agreement-you-no-longer-own-your-games-1373663/ Nintendo is shedding its veneer of kindness and embracing a new reputation: Vigorous legal bully https://www.pcgamer.com/gaming-industry/nintendo-is-shedding-its-veneer-of-kindness-and-embracing-a-new-reputation-vigorous-legal-bully/ Nintendo's attempt to kill emulation https://www.gamesradar.com/nintendo-knows-it-cant-prove-emulation-is-illegal-but-its-latest-tactic-is-very-effective-at-knocking-out-source New California law inspired by Ubisoft and Sony requires retailers to warn consumers that the digital games they buy can be taken away at any time https://www.pcgamer.com/gaming-industry/new-california-law-inspired-by-ubisoft-and-sony-requires-retailers-to-warn-consumers-that-the-digital-games-they-buy-can-be-taken-away-at-any-time/

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Hosts: Julie Whitefeather, Frances Kosac

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Organizations: Nintendo, Adobe, Ubisoft, Sony, Game Reactor, PC Gamer, GamesRadar

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