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1.4 Million Signatures: Petition for Game Preservation Gains Ground

7/23/2025

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The Stop Killing Games petition has gained momentum, amassing over 1.4 million signatures and catching the attention of the European Parliament. This movement seeks to protect gamers by preventing publishers from rendering games unplayable after server shutdowns. As public support swells, the push for legislation to safeguard digital game preservation in the EU intensifies, despite resistance from the industry.

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Story summary

The Stop Killing Games petition has gained momentum, amassing over 1.4 million signatures and catching the attention of the European Parliament. This movement seeks to protect gamers by preventing publishers from rendering games unplayable after server shutdowns. As public support swells, the push for legislation to safeguard digital game preservation in the EU intensifies, despite resistance from the industry.