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Ars Technica·15.05.2026·🇺🇸United States·Technik

California's Protect Our Games Act Advances, Requiring Publishers to Maintain Access or Refund Players

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California's Protect Our Games Act, requiring digital game publishers to either refund players or provide an updated version of the game if online support is cut, has passed the Assembly's appropriations committee, advancing towards a full legislative vote despite opposition from the Entertainment Software Association.

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