California bill pushing to keep games playable after server shutdowns passes key hurdle, paving way for full assembly vote
A California bill, AB 1921, aimed at game preservation has passed a key hurdle in the state's Committee on Appropriations. The bill requires studios to either maintain online game functionality or offer refunds, and faces opposition from the Entertainment Software Association. It now moves to a full assembly vote, with the governor having the final say if it passes the legislature.
- Entities
- Person: Gavin Newsom
- Company: Entertainment Software Association of Canada
- Topic: Consumer Rights
- Topic: Game Preservation
- Company: Ubisoft
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