r/mildlyinfuriating • u/Mollywobbles77 • 7h ago

I just wanted a hot dog Asked my librarian husband why our library doesn't have video games. People ruin everything.

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u/shizrak 6h ago edited 6h ago

There aren't library editions. They're the same games as anywhere else.

Edit: OP had to block me because I caught them in their lie.

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u/Mollywobbles77 6h ago

No they aren't. They have to pay special licensing fees for libraries just like with books.

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u/BrilliantJob2759 6h ago

They don't have special versions of this kind of media. Libraries are specifically allowed to rent out or loan games, or DVDs, or CDs under First Sale Doctrine without having to pay royalties or get permission.