In its reply, the Commission considers that at this stage it cannot propose a legal obligation to keep video games playable after they stop being provided commercially. However, existing EU consumer law already provides for important safeguards for consumers.

We saw this coming. We keep moving, regardless.

see: https://citizens-initiative.europa.eu/document/download/75d642bc-6ff5-4713-b1cf-14f4aaf15869_en?filename=C_2026_4110_EN.pdf

Level-5, the developerss of Yo-Kai Watch, recently issued an anti-piracy statement on Twitter, which has caused quite the stir, with Japanese gamers and Western gamers taking staunchly different sides on the issue.

Why do Japanese fans and Western fans take such different stances on issues like piracy or so-called “illegal distribution?” Let’s find out together by taking a close look at the law that informs each side’s incentives.