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A new law has been passed in California which prohibits the use of words like "buy" and "purchase" on digital storefronts like Steam. (www.pcgamesn.com)

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[-] cygnus@lemmy.ca 4 points 7 months ago* (last edited 7 months ago)

I imagine GOG is exempt?

[-] TachyonTele@lemm.ee 2 points 7 months ago

Why would they be? They sell games, and have a storefront and launcher.

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[-] biscuitswalrus@aussie.zone 1 points 7 months ago

Gog doesn't* (as often?) sell licenses that can be revoked as part of purchasing eula and therefore shouldn't really have to remove the misleading 'buy' word.

Many steam games you don't own and aren't buying, you're being granted access that can be revoked by the property owner. That's not just steam.

*I'm not a big Gog or games purchaser in general so I'm not sure if that's accurate. I'm sure you get the point though.

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