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"Digital-Only" Games are a Nightmare - Sony PlayStation is Exhibit A

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The PS5 Pro is certainly one of the consoles of all times. It boasts a $700 price tag, a selection of games only purchasable through the PS store, and a disc drive... sold separately for $80. It's a trend Sony started with their original PS5 launch in 2020, offering a digital-only console for cheaper than its disc drive counterpart. This followed after a decision in 2019 to prevent retailers from selling digital game codes. From get, it was clear what Sony wanted to accomplish - a monopoly on digital games.  In 2021, an  anti-trust lawsuit was filed against Sony Group Corporation and its entertainment subsidiary under Section 2 of the Sherman Act, which outlaws monopolization through anti-competitive practices. A settlement was submitted to the  U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California in December of 2024, offering to give out $7.8 million of electronic credits. This was denied by the judge this past July, frowning upon Sony's offer of a "coupon set...
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What’s The Industry Brief?

The entertainment industry is complex. Very complex. There are plenty of articles that expose the hardships associated with the entertainment industry. One example is the ongoing voice actor strike , impacting studios such as Activision Blizzard and Epic Games in protest of AI and unfair compensation. Another example is the conflict between law and soccer, as incidents such as the corruption behind the 2022 FIFA World Cup have turned entertainment to politics. It can even hit closer to home with your favorite music artist! They’re not safe either, as the lawsuit levied against Ed Sheeran in 2023, albeit not successful, puts into question the legality of simple chord progressions. My name is Sebastian Lorenzo. I’m an aspiring law student who is deeply passionate about entertainment law. The scope defined by the word “entertainment” is hard to completely nail. It often shares similarities with intellectual property law - thus, most copyrights and trademarks are involved. Yet, it also ...
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