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flag UK’s PRS sues Valve over unlicensed music in Steam games, seeking retroactive and future licenses.

flag The UK’s PRS for Music has sued Valve over alleged unlicensed use of copyrighted music in games on the Steam platform, claiming Valve never obtained proper licenses since Steam’s 2003 launch. flag The lawsuit, based on UK copyright law, argues that Valve, as a platform, must secure licenses for music used in third-party games, citing major titles like Grand Theft Auto, FIFA, and Forza Horizon. flag PRS demands retroactive and future licensing, citing precedents with Xbox and streaming services. flag The case adds to recent legal challenges against Valve, including a $656 million antitrust claim and a New York lawsuit over loot boxes.

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