Gamers protest developers ending access to purchased games

A consumer movement, "Stop Killing Games," is protesting the practice of game developers shutting down access to games players have purchased. This action renders the games unplayable, despite the initial purchase. The movement argues that games, often sold as permanent products, are becoming effectively rented experiences, with access terminated when servers shut down or support ends. This practice has led to complaints and legal challenges in multiple countries, citing breaches of consumer rights. The group is also pushing for game preservation, as these shutdowns erase games from history. They are using a European Citizens' Initiative to push for new laws that could protect digital goods and give consumers more rights.