Stop Killing Games, a movement aimed at challenging the legality of game destruction by publishers, recently reached one million signatures on its petition. This milestone requires the European Commission's official response. Video Games Europe voiced opposition, stating the decision to end online services is complex and commercially driven. They emphasized adherence to consumer protection laws in notifying players. Additionally, they highlighted that private servers lack necessary protections and that many games are built as online-only, making alternative proposals cost-prohibitive for developers. Video Games Europe is open to discussing its stance with policymakers.
Stop Killing Games has garnered one million signatures on its European Citizens' Initiative petition, requiring an official response from the European Commission regarding publishers destroying video games post-sale.
Video Games Europe states that shutting down online services is a complex decision made based on commercial viability, ensuring players receive fair warnings in line with consumer protection laws.
The association argues private servers do not guarantee player data security or remove illegal content, risking liability for rights holders and affecting the cost and feasibility of developing online-only games.
Video Games Europe seeks dialogue with policymakers and initiators of the European Citizens Initiative to elaborate on its stance against the Stop Killing Games movement.
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