This is undoubtedly not the response gamers were hoping for to ensure the preservation of video games. Indeed, the European Commission has chosen not to respond favorably to the citizens’ initiative Stop Destroying Videogames, which is part of the broader Stop Killing Games movement.
Thus, the European Commission refuses to enact legislation to prevent studios and publishers from shutting down servers or removing their titles from sale. In explaining its decision, the Commission states that companies hold exclusive rights to their creations.
Furthermore, it adds that European legislation “already provides for important safeguards protecting the economic interests of consumers.” Companies do indeed have a duty of transparency that requires them to inform consumers about the duration and terms of contract termination before they purchase a video game.
The Commission nevertheless intends to engage in a dialogue with stakeholders in the gaming industry and consumers, while raising consumers’ awareness of their current rights. Finally, existing legislation could be strengthened to require publishers to be more transparent.
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