The California State Assembly Has Passed the 'Protect Our Games Act' | Hacker News

California lawmakers passed the Protect Our Games Act, a bill aimed at keeping certain purchased games usable after online support ends.

The proposal applies only to narrow categories of paid games, but it could set an important precedent for game preservation.

Industry reactions are likely to include more offline modes and subscription-style models to reduce shutdown risk.

Critics say the law could force studios to reveal server code or clash with third-party licensing terms.