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ESA VP calls Minecraft Community Servers “illegal,” which is an impressively stupid thing to say in an industry full of impressively stupid things already
An Entertainment Software Association VP called Minecraft community servers "illegal," a statement widely criticized as inaccurate and damaging. While individual servers can violate EULAs, the concept of community servers is officially supported by Mojang and Microsoft. This statement occurred during a California Senate committee hearing opposing the Protect Our Games Act, which aims to ensure players retain access to games after services shut down.
Stop Killing Games-backed California bill targeting online game shutdowns "isn't going to be an easy thing" to enforce, says the politician behind it
California Assemblymember Chris Ward acknowledges that enforcing a new bill aimed at protecting consumers from game server shutdowns will be challenging. The proposed legislation would require publishers to offer refunds or playable offline versions of games when servers are closed. Ward hopes the bill, if passed, will influence practices nationwide, similar to the 'California Effect' seen with other consumer protection laws.
The California State Assembly passes AB 1921, Stop Killing Games' Protect Our Games Act
The California State Assembly has passed Assembly Bill 1921, the Protect Our Games Act, which aims to improve game preservation. Championed by Assembly Member Chris Ward, the bill requires video game companies to provide advance notice before shutting down server-dependent games and offer options for continued play, such as offline access. The bill now moves to the California State Senate for further consideration.
The Stop Killing Games movement hits another major milestone as a game preservation bill passes California State…
The California State Assembly has passed the Protect Our Games Act (AB 1921), a bill aimed at improving game preservation. The legislation requires companies to provide 60 days' notice before shutting down online servers, offer ways for players to continue playing post-support, or issue refunds. This move by Stop Killing Games marks a significant milestone in the ongoing effort to ensure digital games remain accessible.
California bill pushing to keep games playable after server shutdowns "doesn't reflect how games actually work", ESA assert
The Entertainment Software Association (ESA) opposes a California bill, AB 1921, that would require game publishers to offer playable versions or refunds when shutting down online game servers. The ESA argues the bill doesn't reflect current game development realities and could stifle innovation. The 'Stop Killing Games' campaign supports the bill, advocating for a fair end-of-life framework for online games.
Is Tifa Lockhart the new brawler in Street Fighter 6? F... | TAG
Rumors suggest Tifa Lockhart from Final Fantasy VII may join Street Fighter 6, coinciding with Final Fantasy VII's anniversary and Street Fighter's Year 3 Character Pass conclusion. Nintendo announced Splatoon Raiders for the Switch 2 this summer, alongside a Deep Cut amiibo. The MMO Aion 2 is set for a global launch this year despite initial microtransaction concerns, and a sequel to the horror film Event Horizon is in development with Christian Ward writing.
Stop Killing Games throw weight behind California bill that would force companies to either keep games working independently after server shutdowns or issue refunds
The campaign group Stop Killing Games is supporting a new bill in California called the 'Protect our Games Act'. This legislation would require game companies to either ensure server-connected games can function independently after support ends or issue full refunds to consumers. The group is also actively involved in similar efforts in the UK and Europe.
