The California State Assembly passed the Protect Our Games Act by a 43 to 16 vote. The bill addresses consumer rights for video games as outlined by the Stop Killing Games movement.
The legislation, known as AB 1921, requires video game companies to give players advance notice before shutting down server-dependent games. It also mandates options to keep purchased games playable afterward, such as offline access or community servers.
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A federal judge in the Northern District of California has granted preliminary approval to a $7.85 million class-action settlement against Sony Interactive Entertainment over alleged anticompetitive practices on the PlayStation Store. Eligible US PlayStation Network users who bought certain digital games or vouchers from April 1, 2019, to December 31, 2023, could receive automatic store credits or refunds, even if accounts are inactive (contact lawyers if former user). A final fairness hearing is set for October 15, 2026.
Rancangan undang-undang yang mengharuskan penerbit gim memberikan pengembalian dana atau tambalan agar gim daring tetap dapat dimainkan telah lolos dari hambatan komite utama di Majelis negara bagian. Aturan ini, yang dikenal sebagai Protect Our Games Act, akan berlaku untuk gim yang dirilis pada atau setelah 1 Januari 2027.
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The Entertainment Software Association has spoken out against a proposed consumer protection law in California that would require game companies to offer offline versions, patches, or refunds when online services end.
Gubernur Virginia, Abigail Spanberger, telah menandatangani undang-undang yang melarang apa yang disebut sebagai senjata serbu. Dalam pernyataan penandatanganannya, ia mengakui bahwa aturan tersebut mencakup beberapa model untuk berburu dan berjanji akan mengklarifikasi redaksinya. Langkah ini diambil menyusul kendali Partai Demokrat atas pemerintah negara bagian tersebut baru-baru ini.
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The Senate Economy Commission discussed a bill to regulate online betting platforms on Tuesday, following an SII resolution on tax collection.