HardwareFreaks - Hardware News https://hardware.nrgnews.net/ Hardware News Sun, 05 Jul 2026 09:12:26 +0000 en-GB hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=7.0.1 https://hardware.nrgnews.net/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/hardware-icon-512-150x150.png HardwareFreaks - Hardware News https://hardware.nrgnews.net/ 32 32 Video Game History Foundation founder says piracy remains the only viable game preservation method https://hardware.nrgnews.net/video-game-history-foundation-founder-says-piracy-remains-the-only-viable-game-preservation-method/ Sun, 05 Jul 2026 09:12:26 +0000 http://192.168.1.15:8084/video-game-history-foundation-founder-says-piracy-remains-the-only-viable-game-preservation-method/ The digital age promised limitless access and eternal preservation for culture, yet for video games, that promise remains frustratingly elusive. For those dedicated to safeguarding the history of gaming—the intricate lore, forgotten mechanics, and revolutionary designs of the past—the central dilemma is simple: how do you keep legacy content alive? The answer, according to some […]

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]]> Amazon says restricting Fire TV sideloading is about safety. It’s also about piracy https://hardware.nrgnews.net/amazon-says-restricting-fire-tv-sideloading-is-about-safety-its-also-about-piracy/ Fri, 03 Jul 2026 15:14:18 +0000 http://192.168.1.15:8084/amazon-says-restricting-fire-tv-sideloading-is-about-safety-its-also-about-piracy/ The digital landscape is constantly evolving, but for many users of Amazon’s Fire TV ecosystem, recent changes regarding app distribution have introduced a new layer of complexity. As Amazon tightens controls on how applications are installed on newer devices, a crucial conversation about safety and legality has emerged. Amazon’s response to the debate over sideloading—the […]

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]]> The ESA claims private servers for Minecraft are ‘illegal’ in Stop Killing Games hearing https://hardware.nrgnews.net/the-esa-claims-private-servers-for-minecraft-are-illegal-in-stop-killing-games-hearing/ Wed, 01 Jul 2026 13:33:10 +0000 http://192.168.1.15:8084/the-esa-claims-private-servers-for-minecraft-are-illegal-in-stop-killing-games-hearing/ The Great Server Divide: Is Private Gaming Piracy? The fight over access and ownership in the gaming world has reached a fascinating, and highly contentious point. As California addressed the Protect Our Games Act, a major hearing brought into sharp focus the deep divide between large publishers and the community of players who rely on […]

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