Keep It Online: The push to save games from server shutdowns
TL;DR
Ars Live hosts Ross Scott discussing the Stop Killing Games movement, which argues publishers should preserve online access or switch to affordable end-of-life servers instead of turning games off with little notice. Scott says planning for end-of-life can be inexpensive, and urges better protections and harmonized policy, including potential inclusion in the EU’s Digital Fairness Act. The debate highlights technical and legal hurdles as momentum seeks broader action from governments and publishers alike.
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