EU Lobby Group Responds to Stop Killing Games Petition
The ongoing debate surrounding the preservation of online video games has taken a significant turn with the EU lobby group’s response to the Stop Killing Games petition. This movement, which has garnered over 1.2 million signatures, aims to protect consumers by ensuring that video games cannot be rendered unplayable once publisher support ends. The lobby group argues that enforcing such legislation could lead to increased development costs for live service titles, potentially stifling innovation in the gaming industry.
The crux of the issue lies in the argument that many modern games are designed to be online-only, making it economically unfeasible for developers to create offline alternatives. This raises critical questions about the future of gaming and the responsibilities of publishers towards their consumers. As the conversation evolves, its essential to consider how we can balance developer freedom with consumer rights in an increasingly digital landscape. Will the industry find a way to adapt, or will we see a continued push for legislative change?
Original source: https://www.videogameschronicle.com/news/eu-lobby-group-says-law-forcing-developers-to-support-online-games-would-make-them-too-expensive/