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Ubisoft Argues Players Don't Own Their Games in Wake of The Crew Lawsuit
Ubisoft has triggered fresh debate over digital ownership by claiming in court that customers who purchased The Crew never truly owned the game. The legal battle began when California plaintiffs sued after Ubisoft deactivated servers for the 2014 racing title, rendering it unplayable beyond a restri...
Ubisoft has triggered fresh debate over digital ownership by claiming in court that customers who purchased The Crew never truly owned the game. The plaintiffs, who bought physical copies years ago, contend that Ubisoft misled consumers and point to competitors who provided offline modes for end-of-life titles. The case has expanded to include claims about in-game currency qualifying as gift certificates under California law and activation codes promised to work until 2099.
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