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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.
Stop Killing Games petition on game server switch offs will get a reply "before the summer", European Commission promise during latest debate
The European Commission has promised a response to the Stop Killing Games petition regarding online game server shutdowns before the summer. Politicians debated consumer protections for game server shutdowns, with some referencing the long wait for Grand Theft Auto 6 as a comparison for legislative timelines. The Commission acknowledged the complexity of the issue and will examine existing rules before finalizing its communication.
