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gaming10 days ago•5 min saved

Keep It Online: The push to save games from server shutdowns

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.

via Ars Technica|

#digital-fairness-act #eu-policy #game-preservation

technology3 months ago•3 min saved

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

gaming6 months ago•3 min saved

Xbox Online Services to End for Three Games in Feb–Mar 2026

Three Xbox titles will lose online features in Feb–Mar 2026: Project CARS 3 shuts down its servers on Feb 24 (offline play remains), while WWE 2K24 and HUMANITY end their online services on Mar 31 (HUMANITY also loses the ability to upload/download user-created stages). The report also notes Yakuza 3 Remastered delisting around Feb 12 and Sociable Soccer 25 delisting soon, though its servers stay online for now; no further 2026 closures are confirmed yet.

via Pure Xbox|

#gaming #humanity #project-cars-3

technology9 months ago•4 min saved

UK Parliament Debates 'Stop Killing Games' Petition on Gaming Laws and Communication

The UK parliament debated the Stop Killing Games petition, which calls for regulation on game server shutdowns, but the government maintains existing laws are sufficient and emphasizes better communication by companies. They acknowledge challenges in mandating ongoing game support and are considering guidance for businesses instead. MPs raised concerns about long-term industry impacts and responsibility issues, but no legislative changes were made.

via Rock Paper Shotgun|

#consumer-law #petition #server-shutdowns

technology1 year ago•2 min saved

Stop Killing Games Petition Surpasses 1 Million Signatures Amid Concerns Over Fake Votes

The Stop Killing Games campaign's petition to the European Commission has surpassed one million signatures, though concerns about fake signatures persist, prompting the campaign to urge legitimate signing. The initiative aims to address issues related to online game server shutdowns, with the EU petition nearing its goal and a UK petition also underway, despite government resistance to legal changes.

via Rock Paper Shotgun|

#eu-petition #gaming #server-shutdowns

gaming2 years ago•32 min saved

"2023: The Grim Reaper of Games Claims 60 Victims and Counting"

A total of 60 games have been announced to be discontinued, have their online features shut down, or be delisted in 2023. Some notable games include Gran Turismo Sport, Quantum League, Second Extinction, Side Bullet, Space Punks, Battlefield 1943, The Cycle: Frontier, Disgaea RPG, Dreadnought, Gundam Evolution, Lego Legacy: Heroes Unboxed, Luminary Online: Rise of the GoonZu, Pokémon Trading Card Game Online, Pac-Man 99, Sword of Legends Online, Xbox Live Gold and Games with Gold, Blaseball, Friday the 13th, Rift Sweepers, Purple War, Strong Bad's Cool Game For Attractive People, Super People 2, Vampire: The Masquerade - Bloodhunt, Dreams, Evolve, Iron Conflict, Lemnis Gate, Paladins, Rogue Company, SRC: Sprint Robot Championship, Storybook Brawl, Water Bears VR.

via Kotaku|

#delisted-games #game-closures #gaming