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California eyes bill to keep online games playable after support ends
technology11 days ago

California eyes bill to keep online games playable after support ends

California lawmakers are weighing the Protect Our Games Act, a measure that would require publishers and digital game operators to maintain access to online games even after support ends, obligating a 60-day warning before shutdown and offering refunds or patches to keep games playable; it would apply only to titles released after January 1, 2027, with older games exempt. The Stop Killing Games movement frames this as preserving digital media as cultural heritage, highlighting the broader ownership-versus-leasing questions in the digital era and momentum among consumers.

via Mashable|
#digital-ownership#game-preservation#online-games
California advances bill to keep online games playable after server shutdowns
technology12 days ago

California advances bill to keep online games playable after server shutdowns

A California bill, AB 1921, cleared the Assembly Appropriations Committee with amendments and now eyes a full Assembly floor vote. It would require game studios to keep online services running after server shutdowns or offer refunds, a measure backed by Stop Killing Games and opposed by the ESA. If it passes the Assembly and is signed by Governor Gavin Newsom, it could establish end‑of‑life plans for online titles and set a precedent for digital consumer rights.

via Rock Paper Shotgun|
#california-legislation#digital-rights#game-preservation
Sony’s PS3 4.93 Update Keeps Physical Discs Usable, While Fending Off Mods
news2 months ago

Sony’s PS3 4.93 Update Keeps Physical Discs Usable, While Fending Off Mods

Sony released PS3 system software update 4.93, the annual patch that on the surface “improves system performance” but mainly updates Blu-ray encryption keys to keep discs working while blocking newer jailbreaking exploits; for unmodded PS3s this preserves access to a physical game library, but it also complicates ongoing modding work and illustrates the ongoing DRM cat‑and‑mouse around legacy hardware, raising questions about preserving old games versus restricting access to abandoned titles.

via Kotaku|
#blu-ray#encryption-keys#game-preservation
Xbox teases iconic classics return in 2026 for 25th anniversary
technology2 months ago

Xbox teases iconic classics return in 2026 for 25th anniversary

Microsoft says its dormant Backwards Compatibility catalog will get a major 2026 update for the Xbox’s 25th anniversary, releasing some iconic past titles in entirely new ways—hinting at expanded BC (possibly PC or Game Pass) rather than adding new games; details are not yet confirmed, but the move underscores a push to preserve and modernize classic titles for new generations.

via TrueAchievements|
#25th-anniversary#backwards-compatibility#classic-games
Xbox Hints at Fresh Ways to Play Its Classics for 25th Anniversary
technology2 months ago

Xbox Hints at Fresh Ways to Play Its Classics for 25th Anniversary

Microsoft vows to keep Xbox titles from four generations playable and teases 'new ways to play' for classic games in celebration of the 25th anniversary, though specifics aren’t disclosed; the company cited a game-preservation team and noted Halo remaster and a new Gears of War game are planned this year, while Project Helix dev kits go to publishers in 2027 and the Xbox Full Screen Experience is coming to PC in April.

via GameSpot|
#backwards-compatibility#game-preservation#gears-of-war
GOG's Save-the-Old-Game Crusade Needs Care—and Cash From Players
gaming3 months ago

GOG's Save-the-Old-Game Crusade Needs Care—and Cash From Players

GOG renews its push to preserve classic games, asking the community to support its mission through DRM-free purchases and the Patrons program. The company argues that true preservation requires both public interest and direct financial backing, even as it acknowledges room for improvement compared with Steam and explores AI-assisted restoration within safe bounds.

via Eurogamer|
#digital-ownership#drm-free#game-preservation
Stop Killing Games Reaches 1.3M Signatures, Eyes EU Commission Submission
world4 months ago

Stop Killing Games Reaches 1.3M Signatures, Eyes EU Commission Submission

Stop Killing Games has cleared almost 1.3 million valid signatures for its EU Citizens’ Initiative, paving the way for an official handover to the European Commission in Brussels in late February. The group argues for protections to prevent remote publisher shutdowns and to keep games playable without ongoing publisher involvement, noting Anthem and Avengers as examples. Germany, France, Poland, and Spain lead the signatures, and organizers say the goal is preservation rather than ownership.

via Eurogamer|
#digital-rights#eu-citizens-initiative#european-commission
Nintendo Seeks Feedback on Switch 2 Game-Key Cards and Digital Purchases
technology9 months ago

Nintendo Seeks Feedback on Switch 2 Game-Key Cards and Digital Purchases

Nintendo is conducting a survey to gauge player preferences for Switch 2 game purchases, including controversial game-key cards that allow reselling and system sharing. The survey explores past buying habits, resale behavior, and preferences between physical and digital formats. Critics argue the game-key card system undermines game preservation and consumer rights, drawing criticism from industry figures.

via Video Games Chronicle|
#digital-vs-physical#game-key-cards#game-preservation