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… Sign in to your GameRant account Former Blizzard president Mike Ybarra has shared his thoughts about digital ownership, demanding that PlayStation make drastic changes to the way that game purchases are made. Like most digital storefronts, the PlayStation Store offers a limited concept of ownership. …
… That's bad enough, but the situation is made even worse by the fact that digital ownership, the very term itself, is a bit of a misnomer since a game purchase is a "license." And yet, purchased years before or a day before, this facet of digital ownership keeps creating issues. …
… Ownership rights in game purchases is currently a hot topic that goes far beyond offline playability or the differences between digital and physical game sales . …
… This announcement raised significant concerns about digital ownership. When video games are delisted from digital storefronts, it often leads to increased interest in physical copies. …
… Even industry veterans open to the idea have shared the need for changes to the current model to make fans feel more comfortable with the concept of digital ownership. …
… Sony's tight regional restrictions raise a broader concern about digital ownership and account flexibility at a time when the industry is beginning to shift. …
… Now, Sony is under fire for trying to retain full control over consumers' digital libraries through what some are now calling an "unconscionable contract." Many believe the gaming industry is moving toward a no-ownership model , allowing major companies like Sony to essentially "rent" games under t… …
… Critics have cited the decision as a clear example of the drawbacks of digital media ownership and evidence of the need to preserve physical media as an alternative for consumers who value it.
… Gamers opposing Sony's decision argue that digital games do not offer the same ownership as discs, which can potentially remain playable for years. …
… According to its official statement, Sony "doesn't want resales." It also claims the company is trying to prevent "unidentified use" of its games and opposes "true ownership" because it limits Sony's control over the market. …