Sony Argues Digital Games Can’t Be Owned

Sony's arbitration push is a strategic move to keep the ownership question out of court, but the core issue—whether 'Buy Now' implies ownership—is what the case hinges on. If the court agrees, it could reinforce the license model across digital storefronts, affecting consumer expectations industry-wide. The real signal to watch is whether courts treat purchase-language as binding marketing or mere jargon, which would reshape how digital goods are framed and sold. This case adds pressure to a debate that extends beyond gaming into all digital content markets.