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Stop Killing Games joins Dutch lawsuit against Sony's PlayStation Store monopoly

The consumer advocacy group Stop Killing Games has joined a Dutch lawsuit against Sony's PlayStation digital store. The lawsuit alleges that Sony's practices, including the "Sony Tax," constitute a monopoly and harm consumer rights. This action expands Stop Killing Games' mission beyond its original focus on preventing game server shutdowns. AI

RANK_REASON Consumer advocacy group joins existing lawsuit against a major tech company's platform.

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Stop Killing Games joins Dutch lawsuit against Sony's PlayStation Store monopoly

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