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THE WORST ARGUMENT IN COURT

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Why it worked

The video likely resonated due to its controversial and relatable topic of digital ownership, presented with a strong, opinionated, and humorous tone. The use of memes and dramatic visuals likely enhanced engagement and shareability.

Summary

This video criticizes PlayStation's legal arguments regarding digital game ownership. It highlights a lawsuit where gamers argued that "buy now" buttons imply ownership, while PlayStation's lawyers claimed digital games are licensed, not sold, and that true ownership would prevent reselling. The video mocks this logic, using Resident Evil Requiem as an example and questioning how PlayStation could sell the same game multiple times if ownership were possible.

Structure

1Introduction to PlayStation's legal argument about digital ownership
2Explanation of the lawsuit and PlayStation's counter-argument
3Mockery of the legal logic using an example
4Critique of PlayStation's stance on digital ownership and its implications
5Conclusion on PlayStation's perceived lack of understanding and transparency

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Playstation: ACTS - The video discusses the legal arguments and business practices of Playstation regarding digital game ownership. Removing Playstation would fundamentally change the video's topic. Sony: APPEARS - The Playstation logo appears on screen. Removing it would not change the video's content.

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THE WORST ARGUMENT IN COURT buy now rent now PLAYSTATION LAWYERS ARE CLOWNS PLAYSTATION'S LEGAL TEAM IS CURRENTLY TRYING TO JUSTIFY WHY YOU DON'T OWN YOUR DIGITAL GAMES, AND THEIR ARGUMENT IS SO ABSURD IT SOUNDS LIKE A BAD COMEDY ROUTINE. YES, SOME GAMERS ACTUALLY SUED PLAYSTATION FOR USING BUTTONS LIKE BUY NOW WHEN YOU'RE ACTUALLY JUST RENTING A LICENSE. AND PLAYSTATION'S LAWYERS CLAPPED BACK AND LITERALLY SAID IT SHOULD ALREADY BE OBVIOUS THAT DIGITAL GAMES AREN'T OWNED BY THE PLAYER. THEY POINTED STRAIGHT TO THEIR HIDDEN LINE IN TERMS OF SERVICE WHICH SAY THE SOFTWARE IS LICENSED NOT SOLD. BUT THEN THEY DECIDED TO PULL OUT THE MOST NONSENSICAL LOGIC. YOU MADE THOSE WORDS UP. THEIR LAWYERS ACTUALLY ARGUED THAT IF A PLAYER TRULY OWNED A DIGITAL GAME, ANOTHER CUSTOMER WOULDN'T BE ABLE TO BUY THAT EXACT SAME COPY. THEY USED RESIDENT EVIL REQUIEM AS THEIR EXAMPLE. THEY SAID IF CUSTOMER A BOUGHT ON FEBRUARY 14TH AND ACTUALLY OWNED IT, HOW COULD PLAYSTATION SELL THAT SAME GAME TO CUSTOMER B ON FEBRUARY 25TH FOR 70 BUCKS? AND THEY'RE ACTUALLY SERIOUS ABOUT THIS? PLAYSTATION'S LAWYERS ARE SO OUT OF TOUCH THEY DON'T EVEN KNOW WHAT A DIGITAL FILE IS. IT'S A COPY OF CODE, NOT A PHYSICAL CAR ON A USED CAR LOT. THEIR LAWYERS ARE BASICALLY SAYING WE CAN'T LET YOU OWN YOUR GAMES BECAUSE IF YOU OWNED IT, WE WOULDN'T BE ABLE TO COPY PASTE THE DOWNLOAD LINK FOR THE NEXT GUY. YOU PAY $70 FULL PRICE. BUT ACCORDING TO PLAYSTATION'S OWN LEGAL LOGIC, DIGITAL OWNERSHIP IS IMPOSSIBLE BECAUSE INFINITE SUPPLY EXISTS. THEY AREN'T EVEN HIDING IT ANYMORE. THEY THINK WE'RE STUPID.