Gamers Demand Change as 'Stop Killing Games' Petition Tops 1.2 Million
More than 1.2 million folks have signed a form to keep their bought games. A push led by gamers who want a change in digital owning rules has grown big, going past 1.2 million names. This comes from rising anger at game makers for making paid games not work by turning off servers or taking back access.
What is the 'Stop Killing Games' Plan
The "Stop Killing Games" form, started by writer Ross Scott, asks for a direct law change. The main aim is to shift rules in the European Union to stop firms from taking away games that people paid for already, when they stop backing the game.
The plan also urges gamers all over to start alike moves in their lands. The goal is that rules to keep video games safe and back consumer rights will be set in many places as they can.
Why Now The End of 'The Crew' and a Bigger Issue
The problem of games "dying" due to needing online play is an old worry. Reports show, over 70% of such games could vanish for good one day.
A jump in energy and backing for this cause came with the game server end of the race game The Crew. After closing it, the game maker Ubisoft is said to have started taking game rights from players who had bought the game before, making it leave their game lists.
The form shows a clear note from many buyers: when a game is bought, reaching it should not end as the maker decides.