Sony is facing a lawsuit over claims that the company unfairly benefited from PlayStation 5 price increases linked to import tariffs.
According to the lawsuit, Sony raised PS5 prices after tariffs were placed on imported goods. These extra costs were reportedly passed on to customers, making consoles more expensive.
The legal complaint says the tariffs were later ruled unlawful, which means companies may now qualify for refunds from the government.
Plaintiffs argue that if Sony keeps both the higher prices paid by customers and any future tariff refunds, the company would receive what the lawsuit describes as a “double benefit.”
The case was filed in a California federal court and could expand into a class action covering many PS5 buyers across the United States.
Subnautica 2's Steam EULA is getting huge backlash.
On first launch, players must accept a detailed End User License Agreement, and players are worried after read them
>The agreement grants a license to play the game rather than transferring ownership.
>It includes restrictions on streaming, screenshots, recordings, and certain types of content creation or monetization, often requiring disclaimers.
>The publisher retains the right to revoke access for specified reasons.
>Terms may be updated unilaterally, with users expected to review changes.
>The agreement covers data collection practices involving personal and device information.
>It addresses ownership of player-created content, modifications, and related materials.
>Additional clauses address liability limits, dispute resolution through arbitration in California, and prohibitions on certain software tools, VPN use, and other activities.
The game has achieved strong reception overall, with Very Positive Steam reviews and high concurrent player counts. Unknown Worlds Entertainment has noted that it is reviewing player feedback on the EULA.
Some players have requested refunds after reading the EULA, while others just say the terms are normal with industry standards.
Kickstarter has changed its rules about adult and mature content.
The platform states: “Kickstarter is not a venue for adult-only or sexually explicit content and such content is prohibited.”
The new rules ban projects made mainly for sexual pleasure.
>They prohibit porn or any material that shows or suggests sex acts, including masturbation.
>They also ban images showing female nipples, private parts, or the area between the buttocks, as well as implied nudity through lingerie, tight clothing, or see-through outfits.
>Sex toys designed to go inside the body are banned if sold mostly for sexual use, and content showing violent, forced, or harmful sex is not allowed.
Some things remain okay with limits: Kickstarter allows “Romance/‘spicy’ literature, including comic books,” if all images follow the rules.
Simple acts like kissing or cuddling are fine. Non-sexual nudity is permitted only in educational, scientific, or school projects. Items like lubricants or underwear can be funded if not mainly for sexual use.
Creators cannot avoid the rules with cropped, blurred, or misleading images.