#consumer rights

A blog post argues that the central issue in the physical versus digital games debate is ownership, not format, and calls for regulations to grant buyers genuine property rights over digital purchases. This discussion is significant because it highlights growing consumer concerns about digital ownership and DRM restrictions, potentially influencing future regulation and industry practices in gaming and software. The post emphasizes that digital purchases should allow transfer, loan, or sale, and criticizes companies revoking access. It notes that even Steam games can be played offline without the launcher if DRM is bypassed.