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gaming9 days ago•1 min saved

Xbox Disc-to-Digital Launches for All Users, Tying Licenses to Physical Media

Microsoft has officially rolled out the Xbox disc-to-digital feature to all console owners, allowing users to claim digital copies of supported Xbox One and Series X|S physical games. The feature, which began testing with Insiders in late August 2026, requires users to insert a disc to claim a digital license that can be played on consoles, PCs, and handhelds. While the move adds value to physical media, it includes strict terms: licenses are revocable if the disc is sold or loaned, and not all titles or publishers, such as Square Enix and Bandai Namco, are currently supported.

via TrueAchievements|

#disc-to-digital #gaming #licensing

gaming10 days ago•3 min saved

Jet Licenses Force Ace Combat Zero Port to Remain Bundled with Ace Combat 8

Project Aces explains that expiring fighter jet licenses prevent the standalone sale of the Ace Combat Zero port, restricting it to a pre-order bonus for Ace Combat 8. The main game launched on October 2, 2026, receiving critical acclaim for its visuals and story, though the bundled old title faced backlash over platform-specific distribution issues.

via AUTOMATON|

#ace-combat-8 #ace-combat-zero #bandai-namco

gaming10 days ago•14 min saved

Xbox Disc-to-Digital Launches for All, With Revocable Licenses and Limited Backward Compatibility

Microsoft has officially launched the Xbox Disc-to-Digital program for all users, ending a month-long testing phase. The feature allows players to convert eligible Xbox One and Series X physical discs into digital licenses, but with significant restrictions: licenses are revocable, not all games are supported, and older Xbox 360 and original Xbox titles are excluded. The move aligns with rumors of a discless 'Project Helix' console.

via TechPowerUp|

#disc-to-digital #gaming #licensing

uk-news14 days ago•4 min saved

Maison Estelle Suspends Operations After Police Probe Possible Gun Incident

Maison Estelle, a high-profile Mayfair private members' club, has temporarily closed following the suspension of its alcohol licence by Westminster City Council. The Metropolitan Police initiated the review after an incident on 19 September involving alleged threatening behaviour and a possible weapon. The club, which charges nearly £6,000 annually for membership, states it is cooperating with authorities to ensure public safety while a full hearing is scheduled within 28 days.

via BBC|

#licensing #maison-estelle #mayfair

world18 days ago•2 min saved

Leaked Files Expose Hidden Owners Behind Curaçao’s Global Online Casinos

A Berlin-based hacker breached the Curaçao Gaming Authority’s licensing system and obtained tens of thousands of confidential documents detailing the true ownership of hundreds of Curaçao-registered online casinos. The files show licences granted without verifying who actually runs the sites, exposing widespread use of anonymous owner structures (letterbox companies). Curaçao has become a hub for thousands of gambling sites, raising concerns about money laundering and regulatory evasion; the findings, published as Casino Secrets with international partners, underscore the global reach and opacity of these operators.

via Follow the Money - Platform for investigative journalism|

#curacao #gambling #letterbox-companies

entertainment19 days ago•35 min saved

A24's SCP film tests the boundaries of Creative Commons licensing

A24’s planned V/H/S entry set in the SCP Foundation universe is drawing scrutiny over Creative Commons licensing. The SCP Foundation Wiki says it has had no contact with the filmmakers, and CC BY-SA 3.0 makes it hard for anyone to claim exclusive rights to SCP, potentially forcing any film released under the license to be non-exclusive or to be released under the same terms. Legal experts suggest A24 could abandon SCP branding or release the film under CC BY-SA (with attribution), but exclusive distribution would be impossible and a traditional theatrical rollout could become problematic. The situation highlights a broader risk for film projects built on CC-licensed IP.

via The Verge|

#a24 #creative-commons #entertainment

entertainment25 days ago•20 min saved

Emmys Could Land on Prime Video as Wheel Era Ends

The Television Academy is in advanced talks to move the Emmys to Amazon Prime Video, ending the long-running wheel deal that rotated the ceremony among ABC, CBS, Fox and NBC. A Prime Video license would grant exclusive, multi-year rights and push the show from linear to streaming, though terms aren’t disclosed yet. The Academy has considered alternatives like simulcast, but a single-platform deal would provide stability while risking over-reliance on one outlet.

via Variety|

#amazon-prime-video #emmys #entertainment

news29 days ago•14 min saved

Sony’s Digital Ownership Dilemma: The Company’s Own Wording vs Legal Claims

In a California class-action, Sony argues that reasonable consumers understand digital PlayStation purchases are licenses, not ownership. Kotaku catalogs numerous examples where Sony’s stores and communications use “owned” and other ownership language, suggesting a mismatch between legal defense and public messaging. The collection of instances highlights ongoing questions about digital ownership and preservation as Sony moves toward a fully digital future and could foreshadow further legal scrutiny.

via Kotaku|

#digital-media #lawsuit #licensing

ai1 month ago•31 min saved

Suno unveils its first AI music model with record-industry backing

Suno’s v6 is its first AI music model made with record-industry partners Warner Music Group, BMG, and Believe, plus user data, and is released in three variants (v6, v6-wild, v6-mini) with new editing and cross-element mixing capabilities. It shows improved genre understanding but still can’t reproduce the natural imperfections of human music; training data includes licensed content and user data, raising questions about content provenance. The rollout begins today.

via The Verge|

#ai #licensing #music

entertainment1 month ago•16 min saved

AI Ad Fallout: Unapproved Mary J. Blige Endorsement Sparks Suno Controversy

A Suno AI-generated ad featuring Mary J. Blige circulated online, showing her seemingly endorsing an AI-produced track, but Blige did not approve the campaign and Suno says an unauthorized representative made the deal; Suno has since terminated the advertising campaign, while Blige’s camp declined comment. The episode comes amid Suno’s broader licensing fights with major labels and ongoing copyright disputes in the industry.

via variety.com|

#ai-music #copyright #entertainment

culture1 month ago•3 min saved

Fabric to stage exclusive concerts inside St Paul’s Cathedral through 2030

St Paul’s Cathedral has signed a four-year exclusive partnership with London nightclub Fabric to host music events inside the historic building through 2030, with the first concert on 29 October and a programme featuring artists from diverse backgrounds aimed at attracting new visitors while respecting the cathedral’s acoustics and heritage.

via BBC|

#concerts #culture #fabric

games1 month ago•13 min saved

Nexon Looks to License a New StarCraft as Blizzard Spurs an Open-World Spin-Off

Nexon is reportedly pursuing a licensing deal to develop a new StarCraft game using Blizzard's IP, a contract said to be close, while Blizzard is said to be working on its own StarCraft spin-off open-world shooter; the report notes StarCraft's enduring popularity in Korea and suggests licensing terms could address AI usage.

via Kotaku|

#arc-raiders #blizzard #games

technology1 month ago•5 min saved

Sony Says You Don’t Own Digital Games—Only Licenses

Sony argues in its court reply that PlayStation digital purchases are licenses, not ownership, and seeks to move the case to arbitration per the store’s terms; it claims plaintiffs weren’t harmed and that reasonable consumers wouldn’t believe they own a digital game, framing the dispute as part of a broader debate over digital ownership as Sony heads toward a digital-only model by 2028.

via aftermath.site|

#arbitration #digital-ownership #licensing

gaming1 month ago•6 min saved

Nexon Eyes StarCraft Deal, Xbox Weighs Licensing Over an IP Purchase

Reports indicate Nexon is pursuing a StarCraft deal with Blizzard, but a revised update suggests the company could instead obtain a license to develop new StarCraft games, leaving the ultimate decision to Xbox. Microsoft is prioritizing profitable, big-franchise titles, and StarCraft’s niche status makes the move a potential win for fans if it materializes.

via Wccftech|

#blizzard #gaming #licensing

technology1 month ago•2 min saved

Sony argues digital game purchases are licenses, not ownership, in California lawsuit

In a California lawsuit, Sony contends that reasonable consumers wouldn’t believe they own digital games, insisting purchases are licenses under the Software Product License Agreement; plaintiffs argue the PlayStation Store’s disclosures don’t clearly convey that ownership isn’t granted, though Sony points to existing license language. The filing also argues digital items aren’t finite and thus not owned, a stance aligned with Sony’s broader push to phase out physical media, with some commentary that Nintendo could be the last major player to offer true ownership.

via Nintendo Wire|

#california-law #digital-ownership #licensing