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Andy Chalk

Stop Killing Games says 'the fight goes on' after European Commission rejects proposed rule changes: 'We're much more than just this single petition'

UKRAINE - 2025/07/16: In this photo illustration, a Stop Killing Games (SKG) logo of a consumer movement and initiative with the goal of preserving video games after they are taken offline, is seen on a smartphone screen and the European Union (EU) flag in the background. (Photo Illustration by Pavlo Gonchar/SOPA Images/LightRocket via Getty Images).

Stop Killing Games has had a hell of a run, going from a niche, long-shot consumer campaign to an "absolutely incredible" appearance in front of the European Parliament in just two years. But it's hit something of a bump in the road, as the European Commission says it "will engage with consumers and publishers by the end of 2026 to explore ways to improve industry standards," but will not propose any new laws requiring that publishers keep their games operational after their servers are shut down.

The full report has all the details if you want to really get into it, but the much briefer press release has the meat of the matter, which is essentially that existing law trumps proposed new regulations.

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