More than one million signatures for "Stop Destroying Videogames". That means the EU has to deal with it.

source: citizens-initiative.europa.eu/…

This initiative calls to require publishers that sell or license #videogames to consumers in the European Union (or related features and assets sold for videogames they operate) to leave said videogames in a functional (playable) state.

Specifically, the initiative seeks to prevent the remote disabling of videogames by the publishers, before providing reasonable means to continue functioning of said videogames without the involvement from the side of the #publisher.

The initiative does not seek to acquire ownership of said videogames, associated intellectual rights or #monetization rights, neither does it expect the publisher to provide resources for the said #videogame once they discontinue it while leaving it in a reasonably functional (playable) state.

#politics #protest #game #gamer #economy #customer #consumer #software #drm #rights #law #eu #europe #news #play #online #playable #ownership #entertainment

Brazil: Nintendo is now facing legal action over ability to brick Switch 2 console

source: procon.sp.gov.br/nintendo-proc…

#Procon-SP, the #SaoPaulo branch of #Brazil’s #ConsumerProtection and Defence program, has stated in a press release that it is challenging #Nintendo‘s ability to #brick Nintendo #Switch2 consoles when it wants, citing certain aspects of it “abusive.” As we already know Nintendo can permanently restrict you from accessing the Nintendo eShop and online play if they believe you have used unauthorised accessories or pirated #software. This leads to the devastating 2124-4508 error code. Procon-SP says that canceling subscriptions or services without explanation violates consumer protection rules in Brazil. Nintendo has said that it has appointed a local #law firm to handle the matter.

#customer #economy #justice #company #news #game #gamer #console #piracy #politics #DRM #censorship #ban #play

My #Switch2 test has been banned, after using the mig switch with perfectly legal dumps of my own #cartridges, so it would seem that #Nintendo can detect something

Source: https://x.com/SwitchTools/status/1934637497985769875

Digital #Restriction Management = #DRM 😩

#game #gamer #Software #fail #problem #economy #backup #news #warning #danger #cybersecurity #online #censorship #freedom #copyright #Hardware #detection #flash