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technology5 months ago•1 min saved

Ubisoft Responds to Controversies Over 'Stop Killing Games' Movement and Industry Challenges

Ubisoft CEO Yves Guillemot addressed the Stop Killing Games movement, which criticizes publishers for shutting down older games like The Crew, highlighting that game services are not meant to last forever and discussing industry efforts to minimize impact on players. The movement gained traction after Ubisoft's decision to sunset The Crew, and other companies like BioWare and Sony have also shut down older titles, raising questions about game preservation and consumer rights.

via GameSpot|

#game-preservation #game-shutdowns #stop-killing-games

gaming1 year ago•2 min saved

Ubisoft Faces Lawsuit Over The Crew's Server Shutdown

Ubisoft is facing a potential class action lawsuit from two Californian players over the shutdown of servers for the online-only racing game, The Crew, which has rendered the game unplayable. The lawsuit, filed under California's new digital ownership law, claims Ubisoft misled consumers into believing they were purchasing the game rather than merely licensing it. The plaintiffs argue that they would not have bought the game had they known the servers would be shut down, and they seek to have the lawsuit approved as a class action to allow other affected players to join.

via TrueAchievements|

#digital-ownership #gaming #lawsuit

gaming1 year ago•1 min saved

Ubisoft Sued for Allegedly Misleading Players Over The Crew Shutdown

Ubisoft is facing a class action lawsuit for allegedly misleading consumers into believing they owned The Crew game, which became unplayable after server shutdowns. The lawsuit claims Ubisoft misrepresented the nature of game ownership, as players only had a license to access the game via servers, not actual ownership of the game data. The plaintiffs seek damages and class action status, following Ubisoft's decision to shut down the game's servers in March 2024, despite offering refunds only to recent purchasers.

via GamesIndustry.biz|

#consumer-rights #gaming #lawsuit

gaming1 year ago•2 min saved

Ubisoft Sued for Shutting Down The Crew's Online Servers

Ubisoft is facing a class action lawsuit from two Californian players over the shutdown of servers for the online-only game The Crew, which has rendered it unplayable. The lawsuit likens the situation to a pinball machine missing its essential components, arguing that players wouldn't have purchased the game if they knew it could become unplayable. Ubisoft had offered refunds to recent buyers but not to those who purchased the game since its 2011 release. The case highlights ongoing issues around digital ownership and server-dependent games.

via Rock Paper Shotgun|

#digital-ownership #gaming #lawsuit

technology1 year ago•3 min saved

Ubisoft Faces Lawsuit Over The Crew Shutdown

Two Californian gamers have filed a class action lawsuit against Ubisoft for shutting down the servers of the racing game The Crew, rendering it unplayable due to its lack of offline mode. The lawsuit claims Ubisoft misled consumers into believing they owned the game rather than merely licensing it, violating California consumer protection laws. The plaintiffs seek monetary relief and damages, highlighting the broader issue of digital ownership versus licensing in the gaming industry. Ubisoft has declined to comment on the lawsuit.

via Polygon|

#consumer-rights #lawsuit #server-shutdown

gaming1 year ago•2 min saved

Ubisoft Revokes The Crew from Players' Libraries After Server Shutdown

Ubisoft has reportedly begun revoking The Crew from owners' libraries and user licenses following the game's server shutdown at the end of March, making it impossible to download and install. This move has sparked backlash from players, with some calling it "abhorrent behavior" and "the saddest and most ruthless decision in gaming history." The recently launched Stop Killing Games initiative aims to challenge the increasing trend of purchased games becoming unplayable, in response to actions like Ubisoft's shutdown of The Crew. Ubisoft has defended its decision, citing server infrastructure and licensing constraints as the reasons for the game's decommissioning.

via Eurogamer.net|

#gaming #server-shutdown #stop-killing-games

gamingtech1 year ago•1 min saved

"Ubisoft's Digital Ownership Woes: The Crew Revocations and Unexpected Refunds"

Ubisoft has revoked access to The Crew from players' Ubisoft Connect accounts, sparking outrage among users who feel their purchased game was essentially stolen. The online-only racing game became inoperable on April 1 when its servers were taken offline, leading to its delisting from digital storefronts. While Ubisoft offered refunds to recent purchasers, long-time players are left without recourse, highlighting the precarious nature of digital ownership and the potential for purchased products to disappear without warning.

via Engadget|

#digital-ownership #gamingtech #online-only-game

gaming1 year ago•2 min saved

"Gamers Unite: Campaign Fights to Prevent Online Game Shutdowns"

The shutdown of Ubisoft's racing game The Crew has sparked the launch of Stop Killing Games, an initiative led by YouTuber Ross Scott, aiming to mount political and legal challenges against games going offline. The campaign calls for global action, including petitions to local governments and a direct complaint with France's DGCCRF, alleging planned obsolescence by Ubisoft. While the success of these efforts remains uncertain, the goal is to raise awareness and prompt action in response to the increasing trend of games becoming unplayable after purchase.

via Eurogamer.net|

#gaming #legal-challenges #stop-killing-games

gaming1 year ago•5 min saved

"Stop Killing Games: The Movement to Preserve Online Gaming"

YouTube channel Accursed Farms is leading a campaign to push for stronger legislation against the shutdown of online games, with Ubisoft's racing game The Crew at the center of the initiative. The Stop Killing Games movement aims to rally concerned video game fans to push local governments to examine the situation with The Crew and spark broader change. The end goal is to implement legislation that ensures games sold must be left in a functional state and require no further connection to the publisher to function, among other provisions. Ubisoft's director of subscriptions expressed the company's desire for players to be more comfortable not owning the games they buy, similar to the shift in ownership of music and movies in the digital age.

via Kotaku|

#gaming #online-game-shutdowns #ross-scott

gaming2 years ago•1 min saved

"Legal Battles: Ubisoft's Controversial Game Shutdowns Spark Lawsuits"

YouTuber Ross Scott, also known as Accursed Farms, is planning to file a class-action lawsuit against Ubisoft for shutting down the fan-favourite game, The Crew, which was sold under a perpetual license. Scott argues that the game was rendered unusable after the sale, depriving buyers of its value. He is gathering evidence from affected players and aims to challenge the system, rejecting any potential no-fault settlement from Ubisoft, as he believes the issue is larger than just the game and the publisher.

via GAMINGbible|

#fan-favourite-game #gaming #lawsuit

gaming2 years ago•5 min saved

YouTuber Sues Ubisoft Over The Crew's Demise

Ross Scott, the YouTuber behind Freeman’s Mind, plans a class-action lawsuit against Ubisoft over the shutdown of The Crew's servers, arguing that the game was sold under a perpetual license, not a subscription, and rendered unusable after the point of sale. He invites viewers who have purchased The Crew to potentially join the lawsuit and aims to challenge the legal gray area of video game consumer rights, rejecting the possibility of a no-fault settlement. The end-user license agreement for The Crew states that the game is "licensed" rather than sold, and Ubisoft may alter the terms at any time.

via PCGamesN|

#class-action-lawsuit #gaming #ross-scott

gaming2 years ago•2 min saved

Ubisoft's Surprise Move: The Crew Delisted and Servers Shut Down

Ubisoft has delisted its 2014 game, The Crew, without warning and announced that its servers will be shut down on April 1, 2024. As the game is an always-online experience, it will become unplayable once the servers are offline. Ubisoft stated that this decision was necessary due to server infrastructure and licensing constraints. While recent buyers may be eligible for a refund, there are no plans to provide alternative options for players who will permanently lose access to the game. This highlights the issue of games becoming unplayable in the future when servers are no longer supported, even for those who own physical copies.

via Kotaku|

#always-online #delisted #gaming

gaming2 years ago•1 min saved

Ubisoft Delists The Crew, Leaving Players in the Dark

Ubisoft has delisted The Crew from digital storefronts and confirmed that the online-only game will no longer be playable from April 2024. The game has been removed from sale on Steam, Xbox, and PlayStation stores. Ubisoft recently announced plans to close the online services for 10 more of its "older games" in January 2024. The Crew is an open-world racing series that has attracted over 40 million players since its release in 2014.

via Video Games Chronicle|

#delisting #game-servers-shutdown #gaming

gaming2 years ago•1 min saved

The Crew: Delisted and Server Shutdown Announced for Early 2024

Ubisoft has delisted its online-only racing game, The Crew, from all digital storefronts, including Steam, Xbox, PlayStation, and the Ubisoft store, as it winds down post-launch support for the title. The servers for The Crew will be shut down on March 31, 2024, rendering the game inaccessible. However, the Xbox version will still be available on the subscription service Ubisoft+. The Crew, released in 2014, spawned a franchise with two additional games, The Crew 2 and The Crew Motorfest.

via IGN|

#delisting #gaming #online-only-game

gaming2 years ago•4 min saved

"Ubisoft Forward 2023: The Ultimate Gaming Showcase"

Ubisoft Forward Showcase 2023 revealed updates on upcoming games including Avatar: Frontiers of Pandora, xDefiant, Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown, The Division Resurgence, Skull and Bones, The Crew Motorfest, Assassin's Creed Nexus, Assassin's Creed Mirage, and Assassin's Creed Jade. The event showcased gameplay, trailers, and release dates for these games, with some featuring closed beta registrations. Ubisoft also announced plans for DLC for xDefiant and showcased a CG trailer for The Division Resurgence.

via GameSpot|

#assassins-creed #avatar #gaming