While pretty much every digital storefront says you're "purchasing" your games, the nasty little secret is that you're only ever buying a license to access any given title. Most stores reserve the right to revoke that license if they so choose,

California will soon require storefronts to make clear that purchasing digital content, including games, movies and

From 2025 in California, digital stores will have to be honest about whether you're really buying the content, or merely access to a license to it.

AB 2426, a newly passed piece of legislation in California signed into law earlier this week by governor Gavin Newsom, will force companies selling digital goods—like games—in the state to warn consumers that they don’t actually own that content,

A new California law will require online stores to disclose you are purchasing licenses for digital games, movies, music, and ebooks, not owning them.

California Governor Gavin Newsom has enacted a new law (AB 2426) aimed at increasing transparency regarding digital media purchases. The law requires digital platforms selling games, movies, music, and ebooks to clearly state that customers are purchasing a license to use the content,