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US Congressman's Power To The Players Act Is Fighting For Digital Ownership

Sony's decision to kill discs has put an uncomfortable spotlight on what buying a digital game really means. Storefronts often reference owning a game, but the terms-of-service specify that a digital purchase is actually a non-exclusive license the platform holder can revoke at any time. That's not exactly reassuring w...

Sony's decision to kill discs has put an uncomfortable spotlight on what buying a digital game really means. Storefronts often reference owning a game, but the terms-of-service specify that a digital purchase is actually a non-exclusive license the platform holder can revoke at any time. That's not exactly reassuring when Sony is currently removing hundreds of movies and TV shows from users' libraries without compensation, and shutting down legacy storefronts like the PS3 and Vita.

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