Stop Killing Games: The fight over who owns the games you buy
The 'Stop Killing Games' campaign is challenging the practice of game publishers shutting down servers for online-only games, rendering them unplayable. The movement has gained significant traction, leading to a petition and a public hearing at the European Parliament regarding consumer rights in digital ownership.
Why it matters
This movement addresses the growing tension between digital service models and consumer ownership rights in the gaming industry.
Image source, Ubisoft Image caption, The Crew was released by Ubisoft in 2014, and discontinued in 2024
The article presents the campaign's goals and the publisher's perspective on infrastructure constraints neutrally.
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