EU Citizens' 'Stop Killing Games' Initiative Hits Over 900,000 Signatures
Above: Ubisoft headquarters in Montpellier, southern France, on Oct. 15, 2024. Image copyright: Pascal Guyot/AFP/Getty Images
The Spin
Narrative A
This initiative represents essential consumer protection against corporate abuse, as publishers are literally stealing games from customers after taking their money. The practice violates basic ownership rights and constitutes planned obsolescence that harms both consumers and preservation efforts.
Narrative B
The initiative's broad language could severely restrict game development and harm the gaming industry. It's simply unfeasible at a technical level that all games remain in a functional playable state, and demanding that could prevent developers from creating innovative online experiences in the future.