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“Stop Killing Games” is pushing a California legislative push to prevent publishers from switching off game servers without considering player impact, and the effort has advanced via Assembly and floor votes. Supporters also anticipate responses to a petition, with the European Commission promising a reply before summer.

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Key Takeaway California lawmakers are moving forward on a “Stop Killing Games”-backed measure restricting server shutdowns, while an EU petition response is expected before summer.
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California lawmakers are moving forward on a “Stop Killing Games”-backed measure restricting server shutdowns, while an EU petition response is expected before summer.

“Stop Killing Games” is pushing a California legislative push to prevent publishers from switching off game servers without considering player impact, and the effort has advanced via Assembly and floor votes. Supporters also anticipate responses to a petition, with the European Commission promising a reply before summer.

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Top 2 signals · California lawmakers are moving forward
Rock Paper Shotgun · 1d ago
Stop Killing Games-backed bill that'd bar publishers from switching off game servers without thinking of players passes California State Assembly vote
Rock Paper Shotgun · 9d ago
Stop Killing Games petition on game server switch offs will get a reply "before the summer", European Commission promise during latest debate

Broader Stop Killing Games coverage

Other Stop Killing Games activity — not part of the “California lawmakers are moving forward” story
Tweakers · 22h ago
Lagerhuis Californië stemt voor Stop Killing Games-wet, game mag niet zo offline

Briefing Findings · California lawmakers are moving forward

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Jurisdiction California
Bill aim Bars publishers from switching off game servers without thinking of players
EU petition reply timing Reply promised before the summer

What to Watch

  • Follow California Assembly/bill next steps for the “Stop Killing Games” server-switch-off restriction measure. Rock Paper Shotgun
  • Track the petition updates for the European Commission reply promised “before the summer.” Rock Paper Shotgun
  • Watch for continued coverage after California’s Lagerhuis vote to see how the law advances. Tweakers

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  • Stop Killing Games-backed bill that'd bar publishers from switching off game servers without thinking of players passes California State Assembly vote Rock Paper Shotgun
  • Stop Killing Games petition on game server switch offs will get a reply "before the summer", European Commission promise during latest debate Rock Paper Shotgun
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Rock Paper Shotgun · 2 articles
Broader Stop Killing Games coverage · not part of the California lawmakers are moving forward story
Tweakers · 1 article

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Stop Killing Games-backed bill that'd bar publishers from switching off game servers without thinking of players passes California State Assembly vote

A Stop Killing Games-backed Californian bill aiming to enact new rules for publishers switching off online game servers has passed a State Assembly vote.

1d ago News by Mark Warren Senior Staff Writer
thegamer.com

EU Politician Responds To Stop Killing Games, Tells Parliament "Wokeness Is Destroying Video Games"

MEP Milan Uhrík addressed SKG at the EU parliament with a tangent about wokeness in Assassin's Creed, which the movement says "missed the point."

7d ago James Lucas
kotaku.com

Politician Derails Stop Killing Games Debate With Anti-Woke Rant

A far-right Slovakian party Republic Movement went off about Assassin's Creed Shadows and games where you 'play as a queer character'

8d ago Lewis Parker

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Tracking: Stop Killing Games-backed bill that'd bar publishers from switching off game servers without thinking of players passes California State Assembly vote / Stop Killing Games petition on game server switch offs will get a reply "before the summer", European Commission promise during latest debate

Stop Killing Games-backed bill that'd bar publishers from switching off game servers without thinking of players passes California State Assembly vote Stop Killing Games petition on game server switch offs will get a reply "before the summer", European Commission promise during latest debate
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