Ars Live: Ross Scott discusses the Stop Killing Games movement
Summary
Ross Scott, founder of the Stop Killing Games campaign, will join a live talk on August 11 to discuss the problem of video games becoming unplayable after their online servers shut down. The campaign pushes for laws that would help players keep access to games they buy by either keeping servers running or letting players host their own.Key Facts
- The Stop Killing Games campaign began in 2024 after Ubisoft shut down servers for the game The Crew.
- Millions of gamers have signed petitions asking governments to ensure long-term access to purchased games.
- The movement has led to a parliamentary debate and proposals in both the European Union and California.
- The campaign wants game companies to support either permanent centralized servers or player-hosted servers.
- Ross Scott will explain the campaign’s goals during a live discussion hosted by Ars Technica’s Senior Gaming Editor.
- The event is part of the Ars Live series and will stream on YouTube on August 11 at 2:30 pm ET.
- Sony’s recent choice to stop selling PlayStation disc games is also part of the conversation about game preservation.
- The goal is to find ways to preserve games so players don’t lose them due to server shutdowns or digital removals.
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