A gamer in Brazil sued Microsoft after his Xbox account was hacked and locked, and they told him to create a new account and repurchase his games 🎮
The court ordered Microsoft to restore his original account and pay him $400
Mexican lawmakers are preparing to file an antitrust complaint against Sony over its reported plan to stop releasing new physical PlayStation games after 2028.
They argue that if the PlayStation Store becomes the only place to buy new PS5 games, Sony could gain too much control over prices and distribution.
The complaint will reportedly be filed by Federal Representative Iraís Reyes and Senator Luis Donaldo Colosio with Mexico’s competition authority. They argue that:
- Without physical copies, PlayStation users would lose the ability to shop around for the best prices.
- Retailers that sell new games could be pushed out of the market.
- The second-hand and game-trading market would effectively disappear.
- Sony would have greater control over game pricing and distribution through the PlayStation Store alone.
- Developers and publishers could become more dependent on Sony’s platform and its commercial terms.
Gee I sure hope there isn't a third party involved in this conflict that loves assassinating presidents and really really really really really really REEEEEAAALLY wants to nuke Iran
Brazil has proposed a bill with new protections for gamers 🇧🇷
• After support ends, publishers would need to either enable offline play, provide the community with tools to keep the game running, or offer proportional refunds
• Publishers would have to disclose online-server requirements and guarantee at least 2 years of support after launch in Brazil
• Players would need to be notified at least 180 days before a game's online services are shut down
• Lawmakers have also requested an investigation into Sony’s plan to end physical PlayStation disc production in 2028
(via @pushsquare)