#game-licensing

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Thought you owned your games on Steam? Think again, as Valve makes it clear you just own a licence for them

Digital purchases grant licenses, not ownership, prompting changes in how consumers view digital ownership.

Wondering why Final Fantasy 7's Cloud is oddly absent from Astro Bot? "It's difficult to comment on that" says Team Asobi's head

Final Fantasy 7's Cloud Strife was considered for Astro Bot but did not appear due to licensing issues with Square Enix.

New California law means digital stores can't imply you're buying a game when you're merely licensing it

California's AB 2426 reveals the distinction between buying and licensing digital games, demanding transparency from companies on ownership rights.
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