A Sony left many PlayStation users concerned by announcing the imminent removal of Discovery content from the PlayStation Store, even for those who previously purchased the material.
The brief notice, shared on the official PlayStation website, indicated that hundreds of PlayStation films Discovery will be removed from users’ libraries starting December 31, 2023, impacting the ability to access and watch this content.
A controversial warning
The company’s statement mentioned the following:
“Beginning December 31, 2023, due to our content licensing agreements with content providers, you will no longer be able to watch any previously purchased Discovery content and the content will be removed from your video library.”
This action generated a negative reaction among online users, reigniting questions about the ownership and preservation of digital content.
The list of affected video content includes more than a thousand seasons of popular shows such as “Through the Wormhole with Morgan Freeman,” “Tanked,” “MythBusters” and “An Idiot Abroad.”
Post on Twitter about Sony’s intentions with Playstation content – Image: Twitter/Reproduction
The removal of previously purchased digital content on entertainment platforms has become a controversial topic, addressing issues of preservation and ownership.
While the preservation of video games is a recurring issue, the removal of films and TV programs acquired digitally is now at the center of concerns.
However, this situation differs from video game removal cases in that Discovery content was purchased individually rather than as part of a subscription.
To date, Sony has not offered refunds or an apology to affected users, and the specialized press is seeking answers from the company about this controversial decision.
This is not the first time that Sony has taken similar action. Last year, content purchased from Studio Canal was removed from users’ libraries on Germany and in Austria for licensing reasons, generating debates about ownership of purchased digital content.
The context around the preservation of digital content and the possibility of accessing previous purchases on the PlayStation Store gains relevance with these recent actions, raising concerns among consumers about the ownership of media purchased on platforms. digital entertainment.
2023-12-10 22:19:05
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