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Game industry lobby group that argued against preservation efforts from libraries is now pushing back on Stop Killing Games, saying it could prevent 'new games, features, and technology'

The game industry lobby group ESA is pushing back against the 'Stop Killing Games' initiative, arguing that preservation efforts could hinder the development of new games and technologies. This follows similar arguments made by Video Games Europe, which warned of increased development costs and potential exposure to unsafe community content. The ESA has a history of lobbying against game preservation efforts, including past arguments against DMCA allowances for libraries.

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Game Preservation Efforts Face Industry Resistance and Regulatory Hurdles

The Video Game History Foundation argues piracy is the only current preservation method due to industry practices. Meanwhile, the European Commission declines to mandate game preservation laws, opting for industry discussions. California's 'Protect Our Games' act advances, aiming to keep digital titles playable despite industry opposition.

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