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EU Kids Act fears grip gaming community after Ross video

Original: I just watched Ross' new video on the "EU Kids Act" that is threatening to destroy most of the current video games indus

Gaming circles are reacting to Ross's new video arguing the EU Kids Act could devastate the video games industry, blocking most indie developers from releasing games in the EU, outlawing private game servers, and potentially affecting Linux and other operating systems. Viewers are debating whether the claimed consequences are realistic or overstated.

Why now: A widely watched video is raising alarm that upcoming EU children's safety rules could impose heavy compliance burdens on game developers.

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• I just watched Ross' new video on the "EU Kids Act" that is threatening to destroy most of the current video games industry, make it basically impossible for indie devs to release games in the EU, make private game servers illegal, and may even affect linux and other operating… · foxgirlriley@transfem.social · 2

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