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I think the most interesting thing to take away from Sony removing Cyberpunk 2077 is how it reflects this major role intermediary platforms have taken in the life of consumers for good and bad. theverge.com/2020/12/17/22188007/sony-cyberpunk-2077-removed-playstation-store-full-refunds-policyOn twitter.com
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Digital distribution has basically turned platforms into BBBs as well and now there is competition not just between the products they stock (games in this case) but also between the platforms as they strive to beat each other at gaining consumer affiliation.Permalink On twitter.com
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Will Steam do this when they know they are the primary PC platform? Would Sony have done this if it wasn't as competitive a market for their new console?Permalink On twitter.com
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It's just very weird to see a company like Sony taking on what is fundamentally a regulatory role here and telling about both the power of platforms and the failings of actual governmental regulators in our every day lives.Permalink On twitter.com
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It's easy to imagine an alternate reality where a government with strong consumer regulations and corporate oversight might have taken an interest in this case instead.Permalink On twitter.com
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