European Gaming Industry Criticizes 'Stop Killing Games' Campaign Amidst Petition and Pirate Software Movements
The European Gaming Industry Lobby, represented by Video Games Europe (VGE), responded to the Stop Killing Games movement, emphasizing that discontinuing online services is a complex decision driven by commercial viability and legal considerations, and that private servers pose security and legal risks. VGE, which advocates for game companies, prioritizes business interests over player concerns, and their stance underscores the importance of consumer choice and spending habits in influencing industry practices. The article suggests that players' best course of action is to vote with their wallets by avoiding online-only games they dislike, as legal agreements (EULAs) limit recourse once games are discontinued.