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The New York Game Ownership Bill would require publishers to keep games functional after support ends.

Video GamesSocial IssuesPoliticsOct 18, 2026score 0.353 posts · 0 replies across 3 instances
The thread discusses a proposed bill in New York that would shift game ownership from licensing to consumer ownership, requiring publishers to maintain game functionality even after support ends. This has sparked discussion about consumer rights and long-term game accessibility.

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The New York Game Ownership Bill would require publishers to keep games functional after support ends.
Parent: Consumer RightsEntity: New York Game Ownership BillImpact: positiveDate: Oct 18, 2026Target: The New York Game Ownership Bill

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New York rep announces game ownership bill that would require consumer ownership rather than sale of licenses  — would also require publishers to keep the game functional after support ends https://www.tomshardware.com/video-games/new-york-rep-announces-game-ownership-bill-that-would-require-consumer-ownership-rather-than-sale-of-licenses-would-also-require-publishers-to-keep-the-game-functional-after-support-ends
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NY announces game ownership bill requiring ownership rather than licensing https://www.tomshardware.com/video-games/new-york-rep-announces-game-ownership-bill-that-would-require-consumer-ownership-rather-than-sale-of-licenses-would-also-require-publishers-to-keep-the-game-functional-after-support-ends https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=50136536
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New York rep announces game ownership bill that would require consumer ownership rather than sale of licenses  — would also require publishers to keep the game functional after support ends | Tom's Hardware https://www.tomshardware.com/video-games/new-york-rep-announces-game-ownership-bill-that-would-require-consumer-ownership-rather-than-sale-of-licenses-would-also-require-publishers-to-keep-the-game-functional-after-support-ends
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