The California State Assembly has passed the 'Protect Our Games Act,' which would require game publishers to maintain access to purchased games or provide refunds when online services are discontinued. The bill addresses growing concerns about game preservation and consumer rights in an era of always-online games. If signed into law, it could set an important precedent for digital ownership rights in the gaming industry.
Background
As more games require online connectivity, there's growing concern about game preservation and consumer rights when publishers shut down servers, rendering purchased games unplayable. This has led to movements like 'Stop Killing Games' advocating for better protection of digital purchases.
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- Hacker News (RSS)
- Published
- May 30, 2026 at 03:55 AM
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- 7.0 / 10