Stop Killing Games Campaign Gains Political Support in European Parliament

European Parliament Vice-President Backs “Stop Killing Games” Campaign, Gaining Momentum towards Preserving Digital Property Rights

The European “Stop Killing Games” campaign, which advocates for consumers’ right to keep their games playable after official support ends, has gained significant momentum. This initiative, aiming to establish laws that ensure games remain playable even after publishers withdraw official support, recently surpassed one million signatures on the EU’s official petition. It now receives public backing from Nicolae Ștefănuță, Vice-President of the European Parliament. Over the weekend, Nicolae Ștefănuță publicly endorsed the campaign on Instagram Stories, issuing a call to action for Europeans to sign the petition. He shared his support for “Stop Killing Games” by signing their petition and pledging further aid. In his video, he stated, “I’m with the folks who started this citizen initiative. I signed up and plan to keep helping them out. For me, a game you buy becomes your property, not the company’s.” While his individual influence may currently be limited, Ștefănuță’s endorsement is significant. If the petition reaches the European Parliament, his involvement is expected to encourage other EU lawmakers to engage with the issue. In contrast, the video game industry, including developers like Pirate Software, has expressed concerns about proposed legislation that they believe could lead to the shutdown of online games.

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