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@ooli@lemmy.world to Games@lemmy.worldEnglish • 7 months ago

Steam's new disclaimer reminds everyone that you don't actually own your games, GOG moves in for the killshot: Its offline installers 'cannot be taken away from you'

www.pcgamer.com

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Steam's new disclaimer reminds everyone that you don't actually own your games, GOG moves in for the killshot: Its offline installers 'cannot be taken away from you'

www.pcgamer.com

@ooli@lemmy.world to Games@lemmy.worldEnglish • 7 months ago
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The concept of a "digital license" isn't new, but there's no pretending you didn't know about it anymore.
  • @lud@lemm.ee
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    1•7 months ago

    Because you are still only licensed the game

    • @CaptnNMorgan@lemmy.world
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      1•7 months ago

      So, “licensed” is a legal term. Explain to me how being able to keep something forever, isn’t the same as owning?

      • @lud@lemm.ee
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        1•7 months ago

        I’m speaking in a legal sense. Please reread my original comment.

        • @CaptnNMorgan@lemmy.world
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          But why couldn’t Steam “legally” offer offline installers the way gog does?

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