has quietly removed several popular Cartoon Network-licensed games from digital storefronts. Many are questioning the sustainability of an industry increasingly dependent on digital storefronts, where corporate decisions can erase titles with no warning. The law will require digital storefronts, like Steam, to explicitly state that customers are only purchasing a license for digital media. Digital storefronts will also need to link to the terms and conditions of the license, which Valve appears to already be doing with this update. Read more in our articles including "Warner Bros. Sparks Outrage as Fan-Favorite Cartoon Network Games Vanish Without Warning" and "You’re Buying a License, Not a Game - Steam Clarifies".
has quietly removed several popular Cartoon Network-licensed games from digital storefronts. Many are questioning the sustainability of an industry increasingly dependent on digital storefronts, where corporate decisions can erase titles with no warning.
The law will require digital storefronts, like Steam, to explicitly state that customers are only purchasing a license for digital media. Digital storefronts will also need to link to the terms and conditions of the license, which Valve appears to already be doing with this update.
Our coverage of digital storefront removals includes: "Warner Bros. Sparks Outrage as Fan-Favorite Cartoon Network Games Vanish Without Warning"; "You’re Buying a License, Not a Game - Steam Clarifies"; "MLBB opens 2026 Global Skin Design Contest with USD 49,000 prize pool". Each article provides unique insights and information.