Kendra Albert argues the proposed lending framework for video games mirrors existing practices in libraries for various media, emphasizing that preservation access shouldn't be stifled.
Albert expresses frustration over the unequal treatment of video games in copyright law, as other media forms are allowed for lending but games remain restricted.
The ESA's counterargument centers around fears that giving access to libraries would lead to free gaming and harm the market, underscoring concerns for video game preservation.
Despite evidence showing most games aren’t re-released, the Librarian of Congress upheld the existing regulations, stating that they found no substantial non-infringing access rationale.
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