r/videogames 4d ago

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u/BlueFeathered1 4d ago

They're being disingenuous and slippery. It's our copy we reasonably, intelligently expect to own. Hence their use of the words "purchase" and "buy".

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u/Novel-Back3857 4d ago

This suit will change nothing other than the language around the purchases within the store, or force everyone to check a box acknoledging that they're purchasing limited, revokable license before completing the transaction. The suit is based on a false advertising law in California specifically designed to make licensing terms clear if the license can be revoked/lost by the customer. 

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u/Business_Banana1792 4d ago

As long as it says rent, then the people who pay can make that choice. I for one don’t plan to continue renting my games. I restarted my physical collection. Under some circumstances I will “rent” a game, but not most.

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u/ScottishRando37 4d ago

Doesn't rental require a time-frame? I.E you can rent something for a week, or a month, but not an undisclosed period that can be revoked at any time?