Video game developers could be in breach of consumer protection law by effectively 'switching off' titles, rendering them unplayable for customers who have bought them, an MP has stated.
Mark Sewards, the Labour MP for Leeds South West and Morley, highlighted concerns that this practice is unfair, given that purchasers are not explicitly informed of this possibility at the point of sale. Mr Sewards, who is a member of a parliamentary group focused on consumer protection, also voiced fears that such a precedent could eventually extend to physical goods, as digital technology becomes increasingly integrated into household items.
