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Canadian government urged to mandate EOL protections for video games | Here's to hoping it works


The issue has been brewing for years, but it likely reached a tipping point last month after Ubisoft discontinued support for the online racer The Crew. Not...

In a nutshell: A new petition filed with the Canadian government is demanding legislation to protect consumers' access to games they've purchased, even after publishers end support. The Canadian petition argues that this type of behavior "deprives consumers of basic ownership rights while precluding restoration and preservation efforts." The petition also advocates for this proposed law to override any End User License Agreements (EULAs), ensuring that customers do not forfeit ownership rights simply by playing a game.

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