How Does Game Emulation Work and Why Is It Such a Legal Minefield?

<img width="1500" height="1000" src="https://gizmodo.com/app/uploads/2024/10/Retro-Gaming-Cartridges-NES-1.jpg" alt="Several rows of NES cartridges from a retro games expo.">Emulator designers spend years creating an environment where you can enjoy games you can't buy anymore. That doesn't mean they're legal.

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