Brazil Is Taking On Digital Games Ownership and Preservation After Sony Says No More Discs
The article discusses the shift toward digital-only gaming and the resulting loss of physical ownership. It argues that legislation should be updated to protect consumer access to digital purchases and mandate notice periods for server closures.
Why it matters
As gaming moves away from physical media, consumers face risks regarding the longevity and accessibility of their digital libraries.
As I've always said, everyone is crying about the wrong thing.
The real issue is NOT the refusal to sustain environmentally harmful, prehistoric technologies, that are increasingly nothing more than a key anyway.
The real issue is that consumer rights legislation needs to be brought up to date and adapted to the digital age.
As the saying goes, "good luck using your little plastic disc with The Crew on it."
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