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Cox v. Sony Music went all the way to the Supreme Court. The lawsuit started in a Virginia US District Court in 2018 and the Supreme Court opinion was in 2026. [1][2] [1] https:…
by Brybry · Sep 4, 2026
I get it. And the point I failed to make is they did redefine it via a normal process of contract. A bit of pedantry: > Sony is the one with the different definition Yes, agreed…
by ncr100 · Sep 4, 2026
To clarify: The attorney general said they wouldn't be pressing charges, and said that private individuals would need to press charges themselves. Source: https://yout…
by upboundspiral · Sep 4, 2026
Well, I have Sony and Samsung (both middle east regions) but they dont have any restrictions in these areas. I only see these kinda quirks with LG all the times.
by hawshemi · Sep 4, 2026
> So you've verified this? Yes, verified. I would not have said it otherwise. https://www.playstation.com/en-us/legal/terms-of-service/ > 14.5. Cla…
by skrellm · Sep 4, 2026
I'd be very surprised if the average buyer of Call of Shooty was aware that their game could be taken away from them (for reasons (or lack thereof) other than maybe getting thei…
by Telaneo · Sep 4, 2026
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Sony Group Corporation, colloquially known as Sony, is a Japanese multinational conglomerate headquartered at the Sony City building in Minato, Tokyo. The Sony Group encompasses various businesses, including electronics, imaging and sensing, film and television, music, video games, and others. Read more on Wikipedia