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23 October 2024NewsCopyrightLiz Hockley

‘Modding video games still unlawful’ after Sony defeat in EU court

Judges said third-party software offering gaming cheats did not constitute infringement | Legal expert says ruling only relates to specific instance and rights holders still protected.

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