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Retro Handhelds Loaded With Unlicensed Games Could Face Government Crackdown
The Electronic Software Association (ESA) is urging the US government to crack down on retro handheld devices pre-loaded with unlicensed games, labeling them "superfakes." The ESA wants these devices and associated marketplaces added to the Notorious Markets List to combat piracy and counterfeiting, which they argue significantly harm the gaming industry by substituting for legitimate purchases.
ESA flags retro console maker Anbernic for inclusion on US government's Notorious Market List
The Entertainment Software Association (ESA) has recommended that retro console maker Anbernic be added to the US government's Notorious Market List due to its alleged facilitation of hardware-based piracy. The ESA claims Anbernic normalizes piracy by selling devices preloaded with unauthorized games, shifting monitoring costs to publishers and potentially bypassing safety protections.
