Games Must Stay Playable or Refund

California’s Protect Our Games Act would require publishers who shut off online game services to either give buyers a full refund or provide an updated version that runs without the operator’s servers, and to give 60 days’ notice before cutting essential services. The bill excludes free games and subscription‑only titles and would apply to games sold in California from Jan 1, 2027, onward, prompting sharp industry pushback over licensing and technical feasibility. — If enacted, this law would set a legal precedent that reshapes consumer rights for cloud‑dependent entertainment and forces reassessment of time‑limited IP and music licenses across digital goods.