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  "textContent": "The ESA has sparked controversy after describing community-run Minecraft servers as \"illegal\" during a California hearing on the Protect Our Games Act. The comments have reignited debate over game preservation, player-run servers, and Microsoft's approach to community-hosted Minecraft experiences.",
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