California Game Preservation Bill Faces Setback After Committee Vote
A California bill aimed at preserving online games has failed to pass a key committee vote. The 'Stop Killing Games' initiative is advocating for the legislation, which would require studios to maintain online functionality or offer refunds. The Entertainment Software Association has opposed the bill, arguing it doesn't reflect game development realities.
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- Entertainment Software Association of Canada
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The ESA is up to its tired old tricks in helping to block a California games preservation bill
The Electronic Software Association (ESA) is reportedly lobbying against California's AB 1921, the Protect Our Games Act, which aims to preserve online games. The ESA is accused of using misleading claims to deter lawmakers, including calling private servers for games like Minecraft and Call of Duty illegal. Despite the bill failing to pass committee, the 'Stop Killing Games' initiative plans to continue advocating for game preservation.
California bill to preserve online games fails committee vote
A California bill aimed at preserving online games has failed to pass a committee vote for this legislative session. The 'Stop Killing Games' campaign faced a setback as the proposed legislation did not advance.
California bill pushing to keep games playable after server shutdowns passes key hurdle, paving way for full assembly vote
A California bill, AB 1921, aimed at game preservation has passed a key hurdle in the state's Committee on Appropriations. The bill requires studios to either maintain online game functionality or offer refunds, and faces opposition from the Entertainment Software Association. It now moves to a full assembly vote, with the governor having the final say if it passes the legislature.
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.
