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Stop Killing Games is still in the spotlight after setbacks in Europe, while organizers push ahead with policy efforts—most notably in California. Coverage highlights the EU Commission’s refusal to legislate and the California AB 1921 bill’s passage amid concerns about enforcement feasibility.

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Key Takeaway Even with major European momentum slowing, Stop Killing Games continues advancing through U.S. legislation—though enforcement may be difficult.
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Even with major European momentum slowing, Stop Killing Games continues advancing through U.S. legislation—though enforcement may be difficult.

Stop Killing Games is still in the spotlight after setbacks in Europe, while organizers push ahead with policy efforts—most notably in California. Coverage highlights the EU Commission’s refusal to legislate and the California AB 1921 bill’s passage amid concerns about enforcement feasibility.

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Rock Paper Shotgun · 2d ago
The European Commission will not legislate Stop Killing Games, but the campaign isn't dead yet, say its organisers
Eurogamer · 2d ago
Stop Killing Games suffers setback following European Parliamentary hearing - but all is not lost
Rock Paper Shotgun · 7d ago
Stop Killing Games-backed California bill targeting online game shutdowns "isn't going to be an easy thing" to enforce, says the politician behind it
GamesIndustry.biz · 17d ago
The California State Assembly passes AB 1921, Stop Killing Games' Protect Our Games Act
Tweakers · 10h ago
Achtergrond - 1,3 miljoen handtekeningen, maar geen wet: hoe gaat Stop Killing Games door?
TechSpot · 1d ago
Stop Killing Games lost its biggest battle despite 1.3 million signatures, but the fight isn't over

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European setback Stop Killing Games suffered a setback after a European Parliamentary hearing.
EU Commission stance The European Commission will not legislate Stop Killing Games.
Signatures cited Campaign reached 1.3 million signatures.
California bill California State Assembly passed AB 1921, Protect Our Games Act.

What to Watch

  • Follow updates on AB 1921/Protect Our Games Act after its California State Assembly passage. GamesIndustry.biz
  • Track further outcomes of Stop Killing Games’ EU advocacy given the Commission’s non-legislative stance. GamesIndustry.biz
  • Watch enforcement discussions by the politician behind the California effort to see what makes compliance workable. GamesIndustry.biz

Recent signals

  • Achtergrond - 1,3 miljoen handtekeningen, maar geen wet: hoe gaat Stop Killing Games door? GamesIndustry.biz
  • Stop Killing Games lost its biggest battle despite 1.3 million signatures, but the fight isn't over GamesIndustry.biz
  • Stop Killing Games suffers setback following European Parliamentary hearing - but all is not lost GamesIndustry.biz
  • The European Commission will not legislate Stop Killing Games, but the campaign isn't dead yet, say its organisers GamesIndustry.biz
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Rock Paper Shotgun · 2 articles
Eurogamer · 1 article
GamesIndustry.biz · 1 article
TechSpot · 1 article
Tweakers · 1 article

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rockpapershotgun.com

The European Commission will not legislate Stop Killing Games, but the campaign isn't dead yet, say its organisers

"At this stage it cannot propose a legal obligation to keep video games playable after they stop being provided commercially."

2d ago News by Oisin Kuhnke Contributor
eurogamer.net

Stop Killing Games suffers setback following European Parliamentary hearing, but urges supporters to "not be discouraged by this answer whatsoever"

After asking the European Commission to give consumers protection from games being switched off, the preliminary answer: no.

2d ago News by Robert Purchese Associate Editor
rockpapershotgun.com

Stop Killing Games-backed California bill targeting online game shutdowns "isn't going to be an easy thing" to enforce, says the politician behind it

Assemblymember Chris Ward, the politician behind a Stop Killing Games-backed California bill concerning game server shutdowns has discussed enforcing it.

7d ago News by Mark Warren Senior Staff Writer
tweaktown.com

EU delivers verdict on Stop Killing Games initiative

The European Union answers the Stop Killing Games petition and promises to meet with games publishers to establish a 'code of conduct' for retired games.

2d ago Derek Strickland
heise.de

Stop Killing Games: EU-Kommission lässt Gamer abblitzen

Die Kommission wird nach der erfolgreichen Initiative für Computerspiele keine gesetzgeberischen Konsequenzen ziehen. Die Aktivisten setzen auf das Parlament.

2d ago Volker Briegleb

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Rock Paper Shotgun 2 articles

Tracking: The European Commission will not legislate Stop Killing Games, but the campaign isn't dead yet, say its organisers / Stop Killing Games-backed California bill targeting online game shutdowns "isn't going to be an easy thing" to enforce, says the politician behind it

The European Commission will not legislate Stop Killing Games, but the campaign isn't dead yet, say its organisers Stop Killing Games-backed California bill targeting online game shutdowns "isn't going to be an easy thing" to enforce, says the politician behind it
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Stop Killing Games: The fight over who owns the games you buy

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