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Fears EU Kids Act could make many video games illegal

Original: Do you want some scary reading? The EU Kids Act could make most games as we know them illegal. Including your old hobby

Critics warn that the EU's proposed Kids Act could classify a wide range of video games as illegal, including older hobbyist titles and small games shared on legacy systems like BBS boards. Commenters argue the legislation is overly broad, saying that even if enforcement is unlikely, the law's sweeping scope could criminalise games as people know them today.

Why now: The proposed EU Kids Act is prompting concern among gamers and developers about its broad scope and potential impact on games.

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• Do you want some scary reading? The EU Kids Act could make most games as we know them illegal. Including your old hobby BBS with a couple of little games in it. ILLEGAL! I’m not saying anyone will bother to enforce this. But I am saying that mega-broad approaches like this, no… · gpowerf · 8

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