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technology1 year ago•1 min saved

CDRomance Ceases Updates on Fan Translations and ROM Hacks

CDRomance, a well-known site for ROM hacks and pre-patched retro games, announced it will no longer be updated due to shifting landscapes and the need for reduced exposure. Updates will now be hosted in a forum requiring login access. The site, which has been ad-free for over a year, is seeking donations to cover maintenance costs. This follows a legal challenge earlier in the year and comes amid changes in the ROM-sharing community, including the closure of ROMHacking.net and the rebranding of RHDO.

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gamingtech2 years ago•1 min saved

CDRomance Forced Underground: Fan Translation and ROM Hack-Sharing Site Threatened Legally

CDRomance, a popular fan translation and ROM hack-sharing site, has moved its hosted files off-site following a legal challenge. The site, known for providing pre-patched ROMs of fan-translated games and fan-made improvements, complies with the DMCA but has faced pressure from IP holders. Critics argue that the removal of such sites hinders video game preservation, as fan-made versions are crucial for making older games accessible to new audiences.

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