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New California law targets digital goods licensing

New California law targets digital goods licensing

When you turn on your Xbox Series X, open the Microsoft Store and purchase Farming Simulator 22you may think that you own the game, but you are wrong. You actually paid for a license to play the game – not to own it. Companies can revoke the license at any time. It doesn’t happen too ...

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Baldur’s Gate 3 won’t be affected by DnD licensing changes

Baldur’s Gate 3 won’t be affected by DnD licensing changes

Larian confirmed that Baldur’s Gate 3 will not be affected by the Dungeons & Dragons Open Game license change. In response to our request for comment, Larian would not comment on the ongoing debate surrounding the leaked changes to the Dungeons & Dragons Open Game License (OGL), nor their thoughts on those changes. However, they ...

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D&D’s stricter licensing rules could impact some popular RPGs

D&D’s stricter licensing rules could impact some popular RPGs

Bestselling games based on the Dungeons & Dragons ruleset could be either dazed or petrified if a leaked document outlining changes to the Open Gaming License is correct. On Thursday a report from io9, based on an allegedly leaked internal document from Dungeons & Dragons publisher Hasbro’s Wizards of the Coast, says parts of the ...

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“This will only lead to more distrust and confusion” – Fighting Game TO on Capcom’s new licensing deal

“This will only lead to more distrust and confusion” – Fighting Game TO on Capcom’s new licensing deal

Last week, Capcom released a New Community License Agreement directly against the tournament Street Fighter 5: Champion Edition This drew the ire of enthusiastic players and tournament organizers in the competitive Street Fighter community. We’ve covered the situation in full at iGamesNews, with Alex’s feature on Capcom’s attempt to bring the grassroots scene into a ...