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Discussion around Stop Killing Games is shifting from game preservation into broader policy fights, including a California games bill, age verification laws, and new player advocacy efforts in the UK. The tone is mostly combative and political, with the group pushing back against industry framing and positioning gamers as part of lawmaking conversations.

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Key Takeaway Stop Killing Games is actively expanding from preservation advocacy into direct political lobbying on gaming law, and that is drawing pushback from industry voices.
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Stop Killing Games is actively expanding from preservation advocacy into direct political lobbying on gaming law, and that is drawing pushback from industry voices.

Discussion around Stop Killing Games is shifting from game preservation into broader policy fights, including a California games bill, age verification laws, and new player advocacy efforts in the UK. The tone is mostly combative and political, with the group pushing back against industry framing and positioning gamers as part of lawmaking conversations.

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Eurogamer · 7d ago
"It is frustrating to see policymakers suddenly claim everything is 'for our safety'" - Stop Killing Games joins pushback against age verification laws
Rock Paper Shotgun · 9d ago
"We want to ensure gamers are part of those conversations": Stop Killing Games launch player advocacy group to lobby the UK government
Eurogamer · 3d ago
"The industry wants people to think this is a demand for eternal server support ... it isn't" - E3 owner and Stop Killing Games clash over Californian games bill

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California bill clash E3 owner and Stop Killing Games are clashing over a Californian games bill
Age verification pushback Stop Killing Games is joining pushback against age verification laws
UK lobbying group Stop Killing Games launched a player advocacy group to lobby the UK government

What to Watch

  • Track the California games bill for any committee vote or amendment next. Eurogamer
  • Watch UK government responses to the new player advocacy lobbying effort. Rock Paper Shotgun
  • Follow further statements from Stop Killing Games on age verification regulation. Eurogamer

Recent signals

  • "The industry wants people to think this is a demand for eternal server support ... it isn't" - E3 owner and Stop Killing Games clash over Californian games bill Eurogamer
  • "It is frustrating to see policymakers suddenly claim everything is 'for our safety'" - Stop Killing Games joins pushback against age verification laws Eurogamer
  • "We want to ensure gamers are part of those conversations": Stop Killing Games launch player advocacy group to lobby the UK government Rock Paper Shotgun
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Eurogamer · 2 articles
Rock Paper Shotgun · 1 article

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rockpapershotgun.com

"We want to ensure gamers are part of those conversations": Stop Killing Games launch player advocacy group to lobby the UK government

The Stop Killing Games campaign have launched Gamers’ Voice, an NGO that'll serve as a player advocacy group to lobby the UK government.

9d ago News by Mark Warren Senior Staff Writer
rockpapershotgun.com

Stop Killing Games throw weight behind California bill that would force companies to either keep games working independently after server shutdowns or issue refunds

The Stop Killing Games campaign have revealed their support for a Californian bill related to game server shoutdowns.

31d ago News by Mark Warren Senior Staff Writer
rockpapershotgun.com

Ubisoft sued for shutting down The Crew's servers by major French consumer group backed by Stop Killing Games

French consumer group UFC-Que Choisir is taking Ubisoft to court over the publisher's ending of online support for The Crew in 2024, rendering game unplayable.

44d ago News by Edwin Evans-Thirlwell News Editor
rockpapershotgun.com

"I'd say mission achieved for this one": Stop Killing Games on the latest European Commission public hearing

It's a step forward for Stop Killing Games.

28d ago News by Oisin Kuhnke Contributor
rockpapershotgun.com

"The thing we are trying to stop keeps happening": Highguard and other high-profile demises keep making the argument for Stop Killing Games

The high-profile shutdowns of games like Highguard are playing a key role in helping keep the Stop Killing Games campaign relevant.

51d ago News by Mark Warren Senior Staff Writer

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Eurogamer 2 articles

Tracking: "The industry wants people to think this is a demand for eternal server support ... it isn't" - E3 owner and Stop Killing Games clash over Californian games bill / "It is frustrating to see policymakers suddenly claim everything is 'for our safety'" - Stop Killing Games joins pushback against age verification laws

"The industry wants people to think this is a demand for eternal server support ... it isn't" - E3 owner and Stop Killing Games clash over Californian games bill "It is frustrating to see policymakers suddenly claim everything is 'for our safety'" - Stop Killing Games joins pushback against age verification laws
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