The gamers taking on the industry to stop it switching off games
5 hours ago
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- Stop Killing Games campaign challenges publishers' practice of shutting down online game servers, making games unplayable.
- Campaign began after Ubisoft announced shutting down The Crew, prompting petitions and legal actions in EU, UK, and US.
- Publishers argue players buy licenses, not ownership, and servers aren't viable forever; campaign proposes 'end-of-life plans' for games.
- Issue is prominent with 'live-service' games; examples include Destruction AllStars and Concord, with some offering refunds.
- Campaign has reached European Parliament and California legislature, seeking regulations for game accessibility or refunds.