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Minecraft and Call of Duty community servers called “illegal” by Entertainment Software Association

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Gamereactor UK Jul 1, 12:37 UTC

Private Minecraft servers compared to the "black market" by Entertainment Software Association representative

The Entertainment Software Association or ESA represents the interests of publishers and the gaming industry in the USA, or at least the bigwigs with the cash available to pay for representatives in a court room. Recently, an ESA representa…

Shacknews Jun 30, 22:45 UTC

ESA lobbyist claims Minecraft & Call of Duty community servers are illegal

The claim was made in a legal hearing in California in which AB 1921, the Protect Our Games Act, was voted down in committee.

Community Game Servers Called 'Illegal' in Senate Hearing
GameRant Jun 30, 21:40 UTC

Community Game Servers Called 'Illegal' in Senate Hearing

Community-run game servers in titles like Minecraft are called out for being 'illegal' during a hearing held in the California Senate.

GameSpot News Jun 30, 20:26 UTC

Minecraft, Call Of Duty Community Servers Are “Illegal,” Claims ESA Rep

The Protect Our Games Act --a piece of legislation endorsed by the Stop Killing Games movement--has been voted down at the California State Senate. However, one of the most noteworthy incidents from this legislative battle was a comment mad…

Minecraft and Call of Duty community servers called “illegal” by Entertainment Software Association
Dexerto Jun 30, 11:22 UTC

Minecraft and Call of Duty community servers called “illegal” by Entertainment Software Association

Minecraft and Call of Duty community servers have been labelled as “illegal” by the ESA during a ‘Protect Our Games’ hearing.