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.
The bill, known as AB 1921, remains pending hearings and votes and has not taken effect. It would mandate 60 days' notice before online services cease for digital games, along with options for continued play or compensation to buyers.
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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.
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.
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A proposed law requiring game publishers to offer refunds or playable patches for supported online titles has cleared a major committee hurdle in the state Assembly. The measure, known as the Protect Our Games Act, would apply to games released on or after January 1, 2027.
A UK class action lawsuit against Sony over its 30 percent commission fees on digital PlayStation purchases reaches its conclusion this week. The case, valued at $2.6 billion, covers consumers who bought games via PlayStation Network from August 2016 to February 2026. This follows a separate US antitrust settlement that received preliminary approval last month.
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A class action complaint was filed against Sony Interactive Entertainment in a California federal court, alleging the company stands to gain an improper financial benefit from tariff refunds. The suit claims consumers should receive the money instead after paying higher prices for PlayStation 5 consoles.
Brazilian publisher Afil Games announced it will no longer release games on PlayStation platforms after Sony introduced stricter publishing guidelines. The studio's existing library of more than 140 titles will be removed from the PlayStation Store in the near future.
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Electronic Arts has cut an unspecified number of jobs in a third round of layoffs this year. The move comes as the company prepares for a $55 billion leveraged buyout by Saudi Arabia's Public Investment Fund.