Chinese courts establish precedent allowing heirs to inherit deceased gamers' digital accounts, Tom's Hardware reports

Tom's Hardware reports that Chinese courts have allowed heirs to inherit accounts of deceased gamers, including games, in-game items, and microtransactions. Multiple cases over several years establish a precedent for digital ownership in China.

• Chinese courts allow heirs to inherit accounts of deceased gamers — multiple cases spanning years establish precedent for digital ownership of games, in-game items, and microtransactions