#171609 - DiscoStew - Fri Dec 04, 2009 6:42 pm
This isn't just for Nintendo systems. This is for ALL systems, including those by Sony, Microsoft, etc, as they can't segregate this.
I remember reading an article on IGN about Nintendo thinking of going full download, rather than selling games via physical hardware. This court case may push them that direction. That's not to say that it wouldn't prevent people from developing. Nintendo's purose in this case was to reduce piracy, and if they can do that while allowing anyone to develop on their systems, then I feel they will do it. Might end up having an app store like what Apple has with their devices, therefore allowing anyone to develop, but pay whatever fees required to go commercial on it.
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#171612 - sgeos - Fri Dec 04, 2009 9:20 pm
I think something close to full download is the future, and I look forward to seeing it. =)
#172084 - cantab - Thu Jan 14, 2010 6:06 am
I know it's an oldish thread, but something to add here:
France uses what's called civil law. In civil law, decisions of judges, like this one, do not set legally-binding precedent (unlike in some countries, notable England and Wales, and the USA, where judicial decisions become case law). Meaning that even without any changes in legislation, it's possible a future case brought would find these devices illegal.