Ubisoft deleted account with hundreds of dollars’ worth of games for inactivity (mmos.com)

Article summary

Ubisoft deleted an account with hundreds of dollars' worth of games due to inactivity, despite the account owner having paid for the games. The company claims this was a glitch and that they do not normally delete accounts with purchased games. The incident highlights the issue of game ownership and licensing, with users not actually owning the games they purchase. This is a common practice in the gaming industry, with many companies reserving the right to terminate accounts and revoke access to games at their discretion.

Main themes

• game ownership
• licensing agreements
• NFTs
• account deletion
• gaming industry practices
• user rights
• environmental impact of blockchain technology

What commenters say

• Using NFTs to prove game ownership does not solve the problem of companies revoking access to games.
• Game companies can delete accounts and revoke access to games regardless of whether the user has paid for them, as users only have a license to play the game.
• NFTs are not a viable solution to the problem of game ownership and licensing, as they do not provide any additional guarantees or protections for users.
• The issue of game ownership and licensing is a complex one, with users needing to rely on companies to honor their licenses and provide access to games.
• Some argue that NFTs could provide a way to prove ownership and ensure access to games, even if a company goes out of business or revokes access.
• Others argue that NFTs are unnecessary and that traditional methods of proof of ownership, such as receipts, are sufficient.
• The use of NFTs to prove game ownership raises concerns about the environmental impact and carbon footprint of blockchain technology.
• Ultimately, the issue of game ownership and licensing requires a fundamental shift in the way that companies approach user rights and access to games.