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Ars Live: Ross Scott discusses the Stop Killing Games movement
Ars Technica • • technology
Key Points:
- Ars Technica is hosting a live discussion on August 11 at 2:30 pm ET with Ross Scott, founder of the Stop Killing Games campaign, to address video game preservation challenges.
- The Stop Killing Games movement began in 2024 after Ubisoft shut down servers for The Crew, sparking petitions for legislative action to ensure perpetual access to purchased games.
- The campaign has influenced official parliamentary debates, received responses from the European Commission, and contributed to proposed legislation in California aimed at preserving long-term game access.
- The conversation will explore the origins of the movement, gamers' motivations for preservation, potential legislative solutions, and the impact of industry trends like Sony discontinuing PlayStation disc sales.
- The live event will be available to watch on YouTube as part of the Ars Live series.
