Stop Killing Games campaign challenges publishers' right to shut down purchased games
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Summary
The article covers the Stop Killing Games campaign, a consumer rights movement started by YouTuber Ross Scott in 2024, which challenges video game publishers' practice of shutting down online game servers and rendering purchased games unplayable. The campaign submitted a petition with nearly 1.3 million signatures, arguing that publishers should ensure games remain playable before discontinuing them. The piece explores the broader issue of digital ownership in gaming, where companies like Ubisoft (with The Crew) can effectively take away products consumers have paid for.
Key quotes
· 3 pulledCan a company take away something you've already paid for?
Publishers can decide to switch off a game's servers, often leaving it effectively unplayable.
Stop Killing Games, a growing consumer rights campaign started by American YouTuber Ross Scott in 2024, is challenging that practice.
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