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Steam now explicitly states you're not buying the game, just a license
Steam has begun displaying a new notice in its shopping cart, explicitly clarifying the transaction: "A purchase of a digital product grants a license for the
Steam: 'You Don't Actually Own the Games You Buy'—Here's Shocking Truth Behind California's New Law
A new California law states that gamers do not really own their games. Instead, they only acquire a license to access the content—like in the case of Steam.
Steam Update Addresses Digital Game Ownership
Anyone buying a game on Steam is now reminded that they won't actually own it, since they can be removed from your library at any time.
Steam will now warn customers at checkout that they're only buying a digital license to a game
Valve will now warn players they're only buying a license to a game on Steam, not actual ownership of the game, ahead of new California legislation.
Steam now tells gamers up front that they're buying a license, not a game
Steam appears to have started posting a notice in its shopping cart that purchases on its storefront are only for a license and not a game, according to a notice spotted by Engadget. It looks like an attempt by the company to get ahead of a new California law coming next year that forces companies to admit that buyers don't actually own digital content.
Steam now says the ‘game’ you’re buying is really just a license
Steam is now showing a new disclosure on its store checkout screen that clarifies you don’t actually own a game.
Steam adds the harsh truth that you’re buying “a license,” not the game itself
There comes a point in most experienced Steam shoppers' lives where they wonder what would happen if their account was canceled or stolen, or perhaps they just stopped breathing. It's scary to think about how many games in your backlog will never get played;
Steam Now Admits Players Rent Digital Licenses, Not Buy Games
Steam has apparently started alerting users that they’re obtaining digital licenses to play games, paving way for other marketplaces like PS Store to follow suit. The move comes ahead of an upcoming California law that will require online storefronts to admit that players don’t actually own the content that they pay for.
Steam now explicitly states you don’t own the digital games you’re buying
Have you ever bought an app or game from a digital storefront, only for it to suddenly disappear and become inaccessible without warning? It’s both confusing and frustrating, which is why some governments are stepping in and hoping to make things clearer for consumers.
Steam now warns customers they're only buying a license when paying for a game
Ahead of new California legislation requiring storefronts to make it clear customers are only buying a license for digital content rather than outright owning it, Steam has implemented a message at the point of purchase doing just that.
Steam Now Warns Consumers That They're Buying a License, Not a Game During a Purchase
Whenever you purchase a game on Steam, you’ll now be met with a warning, stating that you're buying a license and not the game itself.
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Steam's turn-based RPG sale slashes prices on some of my favorite games ever, and unfortunately for my wallet, great games I haven't played too
Dragon Quest 11, XCOM 2, and Marvel's Midnight Suns are among many heavily discounted games in Steam's turn-based RPG sale.
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One of 2024's Most Successful Indie Games Drops to Lowest-Ever Price on Steam
One of the most successful indie games of 2024 with nearly 50,000 'Very Positive' user reviews drops to lowest-ever price on ...
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Into the Breach, SteamWorld Heist 2, and other great turn-based games are on sale at Steam
Turn-based strategy games and RPGs of all sorts are getting their turn in the sale spotlight over at Steam. Through Oct. 7 at ...
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You've only got a few hours to grab some awesome turn-based RPGs like Warhammer 40K: Rogue Trader in the Steam sale
A lot of turn-based RPGs are still on sale for a few hours on Steam, including Warhammer 40,000: Rogue Trader. Grab it!
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10 Wonderful RPGs To Pick Up During Steam’s Turn-Based Sale
In Steam’s unrelenting and ever-more specific barrage of sales, this week Valve’s store is focusing on turn-based RPGs, ...
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Assassin’s Creed wows fans by adding more games to a popular platform following shocking announcement
THE games industry is a mess at the moment, as it appears that more developers are laying off people every week. Not even the ...
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It’s Your Last Chance To Score These October Prime Day Nintendo Switch Deals
The ideal choice is a micro SDXC UHS-I U3 A2 V30 card, which offers high-speed performance and durability. This TeamGroup A2 ...
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