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Mélenchon urges legal protection for game ownership as industry goes discless

French left‑wing leader Jean‑Luc Mélenchon has called for legal protections for videogame ownership after reports GTA 6 will launch without a disc and Sony plans to end physical game sales by 2028. He shared a petition arguing games are cultural assets and warning consumers could lose rights like resale, lending and guaranteed long‑term access. Mélenchon says the shift risks replacing ownership with a revocable access model.

• Reaction to GTA 6 discless launch and Sony's 2028 end to physical sales
• Says videogames are cultural assets that need legal protection
• Warns buyers may lose resale, lending and long‑term access rights
• Has circulated a petition to preserve physical formats and players' rights