Against the Digital Tide: Increased Regulatory and Consumer Pressure to Protect Physical Games and Digital Ownership

State regulators are increasingly scrutinizing how companies market digital goods and whether consumers understand the rights they receive when they click “buy.” For companies involved in game publishing, digital distribution, e-commerce, and online marketplaces, the increased focus on digital ownership and licensing disclosures may create new compliance and consumer-protection considerations. Consumers can now pre-order a …