Event Brief
UPDATED May 16, 2026 at 6:00 AM ET
May 15, 2026 at 2:00 PM ET
California bill would require refunds or play patches
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A California bill advances that would require publishers to offer independent play patches or refunds after server shutdowns.
WHO: California bill sponsors
WHAT: A bill to block publishers from killing online games advances, requiring independent play patches or refunds after server shutdowns.
WHEN: May 15, 2026 at 12:35 PM ET
WHERE: California
WHY: The bill would require publishers to provide independent play patch access or refunds when servers are shut down.
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