Pirate Party MEP Patrick Breyer has asked the European Commission for an opinion on the decision by French computer game manufacturer Ubisoft to make the popular computer game "The Crew 1" unusable from April 2024. In Breyer's opinion, this measure could violate EU law. Meanwhile an initiative centr
  • ryathal@sh.itjust.works
    61·
    8 months ago

    I’d settle for the EU to start enforcement on use of the words buy and purchase. If a game requires online connection or only gives you a license, then they must use the words rent or license at point of sale.

    • Klear@lemmy.world
      40·
      8 months ago

      Don’t forget a clear information on when exactly this rent/license expires. Otherwise we’re just shuffling words around.