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 gaming community is buzzing with excitement and intrigue following the leak of a pre-release build for Sony Interactive Studios and Firewalk Studios’ ambitious project, Concord. This build, named FWChaos, reportedly dates back to November 14, 2023, a significant nine months prior to the game’s anticipated launch in August 2024. The authenticity of the build has been confirmed by VGC, raising questions about the game’s development and future. Upon loading the game, players are greeted with a login screen that cannot be bypassed.