EU commissioners have proposed an extension to the EU Sales and Guarantees Directive that would force firms to offer "a minimum two year guarantee on tangible movable consumer goods" like videogames.
Retailers are currently under no obligation to offer refunds on buggy games that stop users completing them, but the proposal, which seeks to offer consumers the right "to get a product that works with fair commercial conditions," could change that, reports the BBC.
An EU spokesperson said that “the current status quo, where licensed products are exempt from EU law, is unsatisfactory."
However, should the proposal come into law, Tiga CEO Richard Wilson feels it could stifle developer creativity.
"Consumers need good quality products - that is only reasonable - but if the legislation is too heavy-handed it could make publishers and developers very cautious,” he said.
"If there is an onus on developers to have software that is 'near perfect' then it could stifle new ideas as people could end up just playing it safe."
