Pennsylvania Senator Drafts Bill for Killed Digital Game Refunds

Pennsylvania State Senator John Kane announced in a Friday memo that he plans to introduce the “Protect Our Games Act.” The bill would stop game publishers from silently killing digital games. It has not yet been formally introduced, according to 2822news, though some outlets describe it as already filed.
The bill would require at least 60 days’ notice before ending access to a digital title or changing its features. Publishers would then have to offer an offline mode, a patch enabling independent online use, or a refund of at least 25 percent of the game’s original sale price.
The refund would be based on the game’s highest price in its final year on sale. Subscription services would be exempt. Kane said Sony’s plan to stop releasing physical discs in 2028 prompted the move.
He warned that licensing agreements “can be changed by video game companies at any time and for any reason.” The bill aligns with the Stop Killing Games movement, which has seen progress in California and the EU.
Whether the memo becomes law will be watched closely as more big releases go digital-only.
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