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[–] Fubarberry@sopuli.xyz 91 points 5 months ago* (last edited 5 months ago) (28 children)

The missing context here (I think) is that California passed a law saying that digital storefronts (like steam and gog) can't say things like "buy game" because you aren't actually gaining ownership of the game, but instead just buying a license to access it. Some people were questioning if this law should apply to gog since their games are drm free and can be freely installed on any compatible devices once you download the installer.

[–] bjoern_tantau@swg-empire.de 13 points 5 months ago* (last edited 5 months ago) (2 children)

Isn't the law only about always online games?

[–] Paradachshund@lemmy.today 10 points 5 months ago (1 children)

That was my understanding as well.

[–] RvTV95XBeo@sh.itjust.works 7 points 5 months ago

California Governor Gavin Newsom has signed a law, AB 2426, to address concerns over "disappearing" purchases of digital media, including games, movies, music, and ebooks.

https://www.gamespot.com/articles/you-think-you-own-your-games-california-law-says-otherwise/1100-6526747/

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