Entertainment Software Association

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Big Tech, Cloud & Semiconductors 15 Oct 2026, 08:30 AM IST

ESA Targets Anbernic Handhelds in Piracy Push, But Retailer SD Cards Remain the Real Problem

The Entertainment Software Association is sharpening its criticism of Anbernic’s retro gaming handhelds, portraying the devices as “superfakes” that facilitate piracy. But the more immediate source of infringement remains third-party sellers that bundle or market ROM-filled SD cards, a practice that is often separate from the hardware maker itself. The dispute underscores how the gaming industry is widening its enforcement focus from counterfeit consoles to the broader gray market built around emulation devices and preloaded game libraries.

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Big Tech, Cloud & Semiconductors15 Oct 2026, 04:02 AM IST

ESA Targets Anbernic Handhelds as Piracy Risk, Even as Third-Party Sellers Drive ROM Abuse

The Entertainment Software Association has moved to frame Anbernic’s retro-style emulation handhelds as a piracy problem, describing the devices as “superfakes” that can facilitate copyright infringement. But the sharper legal and commercial issue appears to be the aftermarket ecosystem around them, where third-party sellers routinely bundle or market SD cards loaded with game ROMs, rather than the manufacturer itself.

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Global Markets & Equities07 Oct 2026, 02:47 PM IST

PIMCO Adviser Says U.S. Treasury Yields Are 'Screaming Good Value' as Bond Market Reprices

U.S. Treasury yields are looking attractive after a sharp backup in rates, according to a senior PIMCO adviser, even as investors brace for a closely watched 10-year auction and fresh Federal Reserve minutes. The call lands at a moment when bond markets are under pressure from resilient growth, sticky inflation concerns and renewed debate over how much further yields can rise.

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Global Health & Biotech14 Oct 2026, 04:28 AM IST

ESA Targets Anbernic Handhelds as Piracy Risk, Even as Third-Party Sellers Drive ROM Abuse

The Entertainment Software Association has singled out Anbernic’s retro-style emulation handhelds as a piracy threat, reviving a long-running industry fight over devices that can run classic games and downloaded ROM libraries. But the enforcement picture is more complicated: the most blatant piracy problem is often not the hardware itself, but third-party sellers who bundle the devices with preloaded, copyrighted game files on SD cards.

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