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Pennsylvania bill would force publishers to keep dead games playable

Original: Proposed Pennsylvania law targets publishers that kill digital games — publishers must provide offline mode, an independent server patch, or a 25% minimum refund

A proposed law in Pennsylvania would require game publishers that shut down an online game's servers to either provide an offline mode, release an independent server patch so players can host the game themselves, or issue a refund of at least 25%. The bill targets the growing problem of digital games becoming unplayable when publishers end support, and is being discussed as a potential model for consumer protection in the games industry.

Why now: Gamers and consumer advocates are increasingly angry about publishers shutting down online games they sold, making the proposed protections resonate widely.

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• Proposed Pennsylvania law targets publishers that kill digital games — publishers must provide offline mode, an independent server patch, or a 25% minimum refund · Tom's Hardware

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