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technology6 months ago

EU developers oppose online game support law amid preservation concerns

The EU lobbying group Video Games Europe responded to the Stop Killing Games petition, arguing that laws forcing developers to support online games indefinitely would make live service titles too costly to develop and maintain, potentially limiting developer flexibility and game preservation. The petition, which has gained over 1.2 million signatures, aims to prevent publishers from shutting down online services and destroying games, but industry representatives emphasize the complexities and costs involved in supporting online-only titles and private servers.