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'This Policy Doesn't Reflect How Games Actually Work Today': Stop Killing Games Gets Big Win, But the Fight Is Far from Over

The consumer movement Stop Killing Games has achieved a significant victory as the California State Assembly passed the 'Protect Our Games' act, which aims to prevent publishers from permanently disabling games by shutting down servers. The bill proposes requiring publishers to provide advance notice of server closures and ensure playable single-player modes indefinitely for commercially available titles. However, the Entertainment Software Association argues the proposal is not feasible and could hinder the development of new games and technology.

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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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