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Sony Moves to Compel Arbitration in PlayStation Game Lawsuit

9/1/2026

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Sony Interactive Entertainment filed a motion in federal court to compel arbitration and stay the lawsuit.
Sony says PlayStation Terms of Service label games as licensed, not sold.
Plaintiffs argue “Buy Now” buttons and fine-print notices mislead buyers into thinking they own games.
California AB 2426, effective 2025, mandates a clear, conspicuous license warning for digital purchases.
The court set reply deadlines Sept 4 (plaintiffs), Sept 11 (Sony) and an Oct 1 hearing.

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Story summary

Sony Interactive Entertainment filed a motion in federal court to compel arbitration and stay the lawsuit.
Sony says PlayStation Terms of Service label games as licensed, not sold.
Plaintiffs argue “Buy Now” buttons and fine-print notices mislead buyers into thinking they own games.
California AB 2426, effective 2025, mandates a clear, conspicuous license warning for digital purchases.
The court set reply deadlines Sept 4 (plaintiffs), Sept 11 (Sony) and an Oct 1 hearing.