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'

Stop Killing Games has come a long way in a very short period of time, from longshot consumer campaign just two years ago to European Parliament presentation and international NGOs in 2026. Despite those successes, it's still facing pushback from the game industry itself, which is once again warning consumers—in dire tones, I'm sure—that they should be careful what they wish for.

In April, Stop Killing Games endorsed the Protect Our Games Act—formally known as AB 1921—which if adopted (it's still working its way through the California legislature) would compel game makers to notify owners in advance of coming server shutdowns, and either provide a version of the game that can be used without...