The Stop Killing Games campaign is moving from protest to institution-building, announcing plans to create two non-governmental organisations to cover Europe and the United States. The move comes as organisers prepare for a meeting with European politicians that was arranged after a petition of almost 1.3 million verified signatures highlighted the problem of servers being shut down and online-only games becoming unplayable.

  • Petition pressure: Organisers collected just under 1.3 million verified signatures, which helped secure a discussion with EU officials about server shutdowns and player access.
  • NGOs launched: Two dedicated organisations will be established—one focused on Europe and one on the US—to coordinate preservation efforts and ongoing advocacy.
  • Preservation focus: The groups intend to tackle the fallout when publishers discontinue online services, seeking ways to ensure games can remain accessible.
  • Long-term strategy: Creating NGOs signals a sustained campaign to influence policy, negotiate with companies, and support legal or practical measures to keep online titles playable.

Source: Rock Paper Shotgun

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