Written question asked by Stephen Gethins (Scottish National Party) on Friday, 11 July 2025, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 16 July 2025 (named day). It was answered by Chris Bryant (Labour) on Wednesday, 16 July 2025 on behalf of the Department for Culture, Media and Sport.
Video Games
- Question
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To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport, what assessment her Department has made of the potential merits of introducing legislation protecting the operability of purchased video games.
- Answer
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The Government is aware of concerns relating to the operability of video games including the life-span of licensed, online-only video games. We appreciate the frustrations of players of some games that have been discontinued. The Government has responded to a petition on this issue.
There are no plans to amend existing consumer law on disabling video games. Those selling games must comply with existing requirements in consumer law, including the Consumer Rights Act 2015 (CRA) and Consumer Protection from Unfair Trading Regulations 2008 (CPRs). We will continue to monitor this issue.
Secondary information
- Type
- Written question
- Reference
- 66935
- Session
- 2024-26
- Subjects
- Consumers Protection Video games
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- 2025-09-05 23:59:24 +0100
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