Stop Killing Games movement: what the failed law means for players

In short

• The Protect Our Games Act, which would have required game companies to warn players 60 days before shutting down servers, was not approved.
• The Stop Killing Games movement was born after Ubisoft shut down The Crew in 2024.
• The movement aims to preserve online games even after their servers are turned off.

The Stop Killing Games movement has recently suffered a major setback after the Protect Our Games Act failed in the California Senate. The bill was intended to require game companies to notify players in time before shutting down servers and to give them the option to play offline versions of their games. With just four votes in favor, three against, and several abstentions, the bill did not pass the Senate. This raises questions about the future of gamers and their rights.

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The Stop Killing Games movement, founded in 2024 by Ross Scott, has positioned itself as a strong voice for gamers who want to preserve the games they have purchased. The failure of this legislation could have a major impact on how game companies handle their online titles. The fact that the bill was not approved may encourage companies to be less transparent about their shutdown policies, leaving gamers in a vulnerable position.

What does this mean for players?

For gamers, this means they may have less protection against online games being shut down abruptly. The ability to play offline versions of their favorite titles, as envisioned in the bill, is now uncertain. This could lead to frustration and dissatisfaction among players who invest in games that eventually become unplayable. The Stop Killing Games movement will likely continue pushing for change, but the road ahead now looks harder than ever.

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