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  • WalnutLum@lemmy.mlEnglish
    126·
    2 days ago

    This is just the license to download the game installer, not to install it.

    Once you’ve downloaded the software they can’t revoke the license for that installer file.

    • Something Burger 🍔@jlai.luEnglish
      914·
      2 days ago

      Yes they can. They cannot stop you from installing the game, but once they revoke your license, it would be piracy.

      GOG shills always twist reality to try to make it conform to the “you own you games” lie, but the truth is GOG is no different than Steam.

      • Azzu@lemm.eeEnglish
        113·
        2 days ago

        How do you use a Steam game after its license was revoked?

          • Azzu@lemm.eeEnglish
            116·
            2 days ago

            You’re purposely ignoring the obvious differences between GOG and steam to fit what you believe. Have fun with that

            • Mubelotix@jlai.luEnglish
              71·
              2 days ago

              The differences are practical, not legal. He is right in the end

              • Azzu@lemm.eeEnglish
                43·
                2 days ago

                Practical difference is all that matters in most instances. If a law cannot be enforced, it is irrelevant.

      • WalnutLum@lemmy.mlEnglish
        73·
        2 days ago

        They can’t, actually, because they don’t hold the rights to that content, only to GOG and the installer. Once it’s installed their distribution and license rights end.

        If the game you install has its own license from the rights holder that gets revoked then you’ll be in breach of that license, if anything.