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Episode 228 - "Reasonable" Gamers Know They Don't Own Digital Games, Says Sony

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Send us Fan MailIn this episode...--> Sony is facing a class action lawsuit filed in California's Northern District Court for failing to properly disclose that paying for a downloadable game does not grant permanent ownership. Now the company's lawyers are arguing that if you truly own your digital games, only one copy of any given game could ever be sold, and "reasonable" gamers know that's not the case. --> After ditching discs, PlayStation continues replicating XBOX's very bad 2013 by going all in on TV.--> A swath of angry spouses on social media believe that Grand Theft Auto 6's in-depth relationship mechanic is equivalent to cheating on your real-life partner and worth breaking up over.--> Also: Top 3 New Releases, Very Important PollHelp support ShrfSnax (a.k.a. Brandon) in his fight against cancer:  https://gofund.me/5d7c63a15Visit out merch store at gamers-week-podcast.creator-spring.comWe love our sponsors! Please help us support those who support us!- Check out the Retro Game Club Podcast at linktr.ee/retrogameclub- Connect with CafeBTW at youtube.com/@LoveRetroBTW- Get creative with Pixel Pond production company at pixelpondllc.com- Visit Absolutely the Best Podcast: A Work in Progress at linktr.ee/absolutelythebest**Use this link to get a $20 credit when you upgrade to a paid podcast hosting plan on Buzzsprout! buzzsprout.com/?referrer_id=1884378**Get 15% off gaming chairs at blacklyte.com/Gamersweekpodcast using code GWP26!Hosts: wrytersview, donniegretroOpening theme: "Gamers Week Theme" by Akseli TakanenPatron theme: "Chiptune Boss" by donniegretroClosing theme: "Gamers Week Full-Length Theme" by Akseli TakanenSupport the show

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