Ars Technica will host a live interview with campaign founder Ross Scott to discuss video game preservation and legislative efforts.
Key facts
- •The Ars Live event featuring Ross Scott is scheduled for August 11 at 2:30 pm ET on YouTube.
- •The Stop Killing Games campaign was founded in 2024 after Ubisoft shut down servers for The Crew.
- •The movement seeks legislation to ensure games remain playable after official support ends.
- •The campaign has prompted an official response from the European Commission and a parliamentary debate.
- •Proposed legislation regarding game access is currently under consideration in the California legislature.
Ars Technica is hosting a live discussion with Ross Scott, the founder of the Stop Killing Games movement, on August 11 at 2:30 pm ET. The event, part of the Ars Live series, will explore the challenges of video game preservation and the potential for legislative solutions to keep games playable after official servers are shut down.
Origins of the movement
Ross Scott launched the Stop Killing Games campaign in 2024 following Ubisoft's decision to shut down servers for the game The Crew. The movement advocates for legislation requiring publishers to provide perpetual access to purchased games, either through continued server support or by allowing players to host their own servers.
Legislative and industry impact
The campaign has gathered millions of signatures on government petitions, resulting in an official parliamentary debate and a response from the European Commission. Additionally, legislation related to game access is currently moving through the California legislature. The upcoming discussion will also address how industry shifts, such as Sony's decision to stop selling PlayStation discs, affect the broader debate on game access.
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This article was independently rewritten by ManyPress editorial AI from reporting originally published by Ars Technica.
