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Stop Killing Games Bill AB 1921 Passes California State Assembly, Moves to State Senate
California's AB 1921, tied to the Stop Killing Games consumer movement, has passed the State Assembly and now heads to the State Senate. The bill targets online games that become unplayable after server shutdowns, requiring publishers to either maintain access or provide a playable alternative when ending service. Where neither is feasible, the bill mandates advance notice and refunds for affected players.
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消費者運動「Stop Killing Games」関連法案AB 1921，米カリフォルニア州下院本会議で可決
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「ゲーム保護法案」が米カリフォルニア州下院本会議を通過―サービス終了時の返金や代替提供の義務化を盛り込んだ内容に
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“ゲームを殺すな運動”が大きく前進、「ゲーム保護法案」がカリフォルニア州下院で可決される。サービス終了後も遊べるように維持orできないなら返金を義務付ける法案 automaton-media.com/articles/new...
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【Stop Killing Games】「ゲーム保護法案」が米カリフォルニア州下院本会議を通過―サービス終了時の返金や代替提供の義務化を盛り込んだ内容に
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What we know
- California Assembly passed AB 1921, the Stop Killing Games-backed bill, and forwarded it to the State Senate
- The bill targets online games that go dark permanently when servers shut down
- Publishers would be required to keep games playable after service termination, or provide a functional offline/alternative mode
- If continued access cannot be ensured, publishers must give advance notice and issue refunds to players
- The legislation stems from the broader Stop Killing Games consumer advocacy movement
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