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Freemans Mind: Episode 59
updated
Link to California bill mentioned:
https://t.co/GO4vv8QGDS
Link to European Citizens' Initiative:
https://eci.ec.europa.eu/045/public/#/screen/home
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Links mentioned:
Copy of Phantasmagoria 2 Game Dungeon episode:
accursedfarms.com/posts/news/phantasmagoria-2-episode-taken-down-video-available-r881
Very impressive recreation of Doom using AI generation:
gamengen.github.io
Impressive looking Windows desktop GUI modification software (I plan to check it out later)
github.com/eythaann/Seelen-UI
My favorite Polish TV commercial that I've seen:
youtube.com/watch?v=xRfmZVoMnys
Episode 59 of Freeman's Mind that is currently bugging out depending on your region:
youtube.com/watch?v=m81ZTHk9eT8
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Link to graphics mod (for uncensored version, requires dgvoodoo2):
mega.nz/file/T2pHnAhJ#7GD2eoZ9ce_vu94Ijg1MytYMdHdkaCUnWB82Wn-L0Is
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0:00 Intro
1:53 Concept 1 - Always ask "What's the alternative?"
3:17 Concept 2 - This is mostly about future games
4:03 Concept 3 - It's impossible to save games with disruption
4:56 Concept 4 - The ECI if not final law
5:11 Will this be retroactive?
5:20 Isn't this too vague?
8:18 Doesn't this go too far?
10:21 Do all features need to work?
11:20 Do servers need to run forever?
11:37 What about games that don't require online access on shutdown?
11:51 Are developers involved?
12:26 What options will developers of online games have?
15:27 What do developers need to change for future games?
15:46 What about subscription games?
16:23 Won't this cause games to go subscription-only?
17:49 Isn't it unreasonable to own a service?
23:38 Won't gaming get worse due to government?
24:20 Why not stop buying online games instead?
25:29 Don't EULAs allow games being destroyed?
26:03 What about free games?
26:33 Doesn't this violate developer rights?
27:20 Will everyone get games for free when they shutdown?
27:44 What about people banned from games?
28:11 Won't this make cheating rampant in games?
28:53 What if players try to sabotage a game to get an end-of-life build?
29:44 What about console games?
30:36 What about mobile games?
30:54 How long would companies need to host end-of-life plans?
31:04 Won't companies stop making MMOs / live service games?
32:10 Wouldn't this be a security risk?
32:47 Is this for single player or multiplayer?
33:40 Would devs need to convert multiplayer games to single player?
34:27 Wouldn't better labeling fix the problem?
35:13 How will this be enforced?
35:31 Why not petition companies instead?
35:58 What version of a game would devs need to release?
36:25 Won't games get more expensive?
37:58 What if a company goes bankrupt?
38:27 What if companies create shell companies to go bankrupt?
38:52 What about games too huge to be hosted by customers?
39:56 Don't some games deserve to die?
40:19 How does "The Crew" relate to this?
40:34 What are the chances of this passing?
41:07 Corrections
41:35 end
Link to sign EU initiative:
https://eci.ec.europa.eu/045/public/#/screen/home
Guides on how to sign EU initiative:
stopkillinggames.com/eci
Link to sign EU initiative:
https://eci.ec.europa.eu/045/public/#/screen/home
Guides on how to sign EU initiative:
stopkillinggames.com/eci
Link to sign EU initiative:
https://eci.ec.europa.eu/045/public/#/screen/home
Guides on how to sign EU initiative:
stopkillinggames.com/eci
0:00 intro
0:27 European Commission
13:06 France
14:09 UK
16:38 Germany
17:27 Canada
17:35 Brazil
17:46 Australia
18:48 What's next
Link to Canadian Petition:
ourcommons.ca/petitions/en/Petition/Details?Petition=e-4965
Link to short speech I did for the Pirate Party:
youtube.com/watch?v=q4KmZz-70bs
Link to full Pirate Party stream on game destruction (all in German):
youtube.com/watch?v=eBtQBB19eNA
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links mentioned:
Link to Australian Petition (closes soon)
https://www.aph.gov.au/e-petitions/petition/EN6080
Link to UK Petition:
petition.parliament.uk/petitions/659071
Link to Canadian Petition:
ourcommons.ca/petitions/en/Petition/Details?Petition=e-4965
More 90s-style SKG ads:
youtube.com/playlist?list=PLMIM-wsZB0tPvW3_NtjhSwXAcdrztDwpg
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Australian Petition:
https://www.aph.gov.au/e-petitions/petition/EN6080
UK Petition:
petition.parliament.uk/petitions/659071
Canadian Petition:
ourcommons.ca/petitions/en/Petition/Details?Petition=e-4965
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Link to UK Petition:
petition.parliament.uk/petitions/659071
Link to Australia Petition:
https://www.aph.gov.au/e-petitions/petition/EN6080
Link to outdated list of game shutdowns:
docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1vaNfqOv3rStBQ4_lR-dwGb8DGPhCJpRDF-q7gqtdhGA/edit#gid=0
Link to 90s style ads for stopkillinggames.com by jakediditagain:
youtube.com/watch?v=JkYFPbl4uz0&list=PLMIM-wsZB0tPbwZcaS_8DVtT1H2NWoogP
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Link to full version here:
youtu.be/w70Xc9CStoE
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#shorts
0:00 Background on problem
6:06 General plan on The Crew
9:44 Government Initiatives to stop game destruction
14:16 Website launched to help people take action
16:31 Plan of attack
27:08 Outro
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Volunteer help wanted (email Ross):
-Any French speaking owners of The Crew with a proof of purchase
-Any owners of The Crew with a proof of purchase who is also willing to add their home address to a letter to a consumer agency
-EU citizens interested in being organizers or a spokesperson for European Citizens' Initiative to stop games being destroyed
-Help with researching instructions for contacting consumer protection agencies for major provinces in Canada
-Help researching German consumer protection options for a foreign company
-Help with cleaning up instructions + screenshots for better readability
Links mentioned:
French Instructions on mailing Ubisoft (Ross will reimburse you with a receipt):
imgur.com/a/WEnkF53
Germany agencies we're unsure which to contact about this (if any):
https://www.verbraucherzentrale.de/beratung
https://www.vzbv.de/
https://www.sammelklagen.de/aktuelles
https://www.evz.de/
https://www.bmj.de/DE/themen/wege_zum_recht/verbands_musterfestellungsklage/musterfeststellungsklage/musterfeststellungsklage_artikel.html
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0:00 Intro
2:07 Global Plans
13:25 Stuff I can still use help with
14:27 What French owners can do right now
16:25 Stuff other owners can do right now
18:15 USA legal coverage
36:12 Addressing a specific criticism
39:49 Misc. follow-up
Some links:
Previous video on this:
youtube.com/watch?v=VIqyvquTEVU
Rated "M" for misleading essay from a lawyer:
https://scholarship.law.ufl.edu/cgi/viewcontent.cgi?article=1423&context=jlpp
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The Crew map (JPG)
mega.nz/file/nrISRY5J#wCxhd-d7jnfkxAwEmfXvCW_40bnBOmtbQ364IKa2JKA
The Crew map (PNG)
mega.nz/file/fv4yxYoA#boBdGcjuNHh9vwtD1gV1E-YtOFagGiu_PJudg4EdQX4
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You can buy State of Mind from GOG if you're interested:
af.gog.com/game/state_of_mind?as=1675983591
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Previous episode:
youtube.com/watch?v=SYvej5AAKAE
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You can buy Kyrandia 2 here if you're interested:
af.gog.com/game/legend_of_kyrandia_hand_of_fate?as=1675983591
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Some links mentioned:
The AI risk chart I was referring to in this:
https://i.imgur.com/SDkzYqI.png
My favorite freeform poem:
imgur.com/a/me1Gi6N
Link to summary about Limits to Growth analysis:
donellameadows.org/archives/a-synopsis-limits-to-growth-the-30-year-update
Link to Jacy Reese Anthis's site:
jacyanthis.com
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Previous episode:
youtube.com/watch?v=IYEvQvdg-Fc
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You can buy Fahrenheit here if you're interested:
af.gog.com/game/fahrenheit_indigo_prophecy?as=1675983591
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Trickstyle is available from GOG here (warning: it's only the Glide copy at the moment, may change later):
af.gog.com/game/trickstyle?as=1675983591
Download modified .exe for the game here for better graphics & compatibility (for USA disc version):
mega.nz/file/i65iiKpZ#yHg0k_DnQDUVAD9uk4_ExxKuXLbI1y90gi9bfXNy_fs
MISSING FROM CREDITS:
Spencer Cardillo for addition audio editing
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You can buy Killing Time here if you're interested:
af.gog.com/game/killing_time?as=1675983591
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Previous episode here:
youtube.com/watch?v=0Yv4IJ1iCuQ
Donations welcome! I'll make more videos either way.
accursedfarms.com/donations
GOG offered a sale of Freedom Fighters (mentioned in the video, similar to the game) here if you're interested:
af.gog.com/redeem/FREEDOMFIGHTERS70?as=1675983591
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Previous episode here:
youtube.com/watch?v=tXHJn_kfYP4
Donations welcome! I'll make more videos either way.
accursedfarms.com/donations
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Additional sound effects by William Reid
Volume balancing by Andez Mitchell
You can buy The Journeyman Project: Pegasus Prime here if you're interested:
af.gog.com/game/journeyman_project_1_pegasus_prime_the?as=1675983591
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You can buy Echo here if you're interested:
af.gog.com/game/echo?as=1675983591
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Previous episode here:
youtube.com/watch?v=B7NXBkicCy8
Donations welcome! I'll make more videos either way.
accursedfarms.com/donations
Link to lawsuit brief (towards bottom):
hollywoodreporter.com/thr-esq/apple-must-face-lawsuit-for-telling-consumers-they-can-buy-movies-tv-shows
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41:25 ADHD ShamWow version
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You can buy SiN here if you're interested:
af.gog.com/game/sin_gold?as=1675983591
Link to SiN soundtrack files from Zak Belica (updated to include more 44khz original tracks!):
mega.nz/file/evICDDhJ#L6bWURWhQkj-MOLXRpUWwk-Aq2_6UB5EJXgdhuCuwpQ
Link to FAKK2 soundtrack files from Zak Belica:
mega.nz/file/PrIXSQAK#8L_tyTEaO0GQAhG01UX2OaSdZMurnIOQj3c2UnMR_sc
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Correction: On my map, there's a small error where I forgot to number the Hellrifts. It's all still accurate.
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Link to map (4MB, but very high resolution):
mega.nz/file/bzR01ZrY#VNIsFCk2_TsoJRn4N5Ux4ftCeOCXvDoKbNaFRFxYtUg
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Ross's Game Dungeon: Clans
Previous episode here:
youtube.com/watch?v=I7OCedPYO5I
Donations welcome! I'll make more videos either way.
accursedfarms.com/donations
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