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EU rules out mandate to keep video games playable, seeks voluntary code
Posted: Tue Jun 16, 2026 7:56 pm
by Hardelli
https://www.reuters.com/legal/litigatio ... 026-06-16/
The European Commission said on Tuesday it cannot require video games to remain playable after they are withdrawn from sale, but will work with industry and consumer groups on a voluntary code of conduct for managing games' "end of life".
Ubisoft said players bought limited access, not full ownership
The Commission said copyright and other intellectual property rules prevent it from imposing an obligation to keep games playable. It added it would work with consumer organisations and authorities to raise awareness of existing rights.
Re: EU rules out mandate to keep video games playable, seeks voluntary code
Posted: Tue Jun 16, 2026 8:02 pm
by Hardelli
So basically the Commission says "we cant do anything about this but we'll help you understand how little right you have as a consumer."
I guess they really don't want my money. Oh well, that enables me to spend more on pizza.
Re: EU rules out mandate to keep video games playable, seeks voluntary code
Posted: Tue Jun 16, 2026 8:27 pm
by null
The Commission said copyright and other intellectual property rules prevent it from imposing an obligation to keep games playable. It added it would work with consumer organisations and authorities to raise awareness of existing rights.
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well i guess we're the stupid one's for expecting to own our games...welp,jack sparrow followers shall only increase
Re: EU rules out mandate to keep video games playable, seeks voluntary code
Posted: Thu Jun 18, 2026 1:09 am
by Avatar
Yep, this is becoming more and more of a mess, but at least it's publicly acknowledged by the Commission, so that it something..
Sailing the seas will be it seems a lot more convenient too 