đĒđē European Citizens' Initiative
High PriorityThe most powerful option requiring massive signatures from EU citizens. Success could lead to European Commission passing new protective laws for game preservation.
Sign EU InitiativeStop Killing Games: Preserve Gaming History
Join the global movement challenging the legality of publishers destroying video games they have sold to customers. Fight for your digital rights and game preservation.
What is Stop Killing Games?
"Stop Killing Games" is a global consumer movement challenging the legality of publishers destroying video games they have sold to customers.
An increasing number of video games are sold effectively as permanent goods - with no stated expiration date - but designed to be completely unplayable as soon as support from the publisher ends.
This practice is a form of planned obsolescence and is not only detrimental to customers, but makes digital game preservation effectively impossible.
3+
Countries with active complaints
2025
Awaiting government decisions
Global
Impact potential
The Problem: Why Games Are Being Destroyed
Planned Obsolescence
Games are designed to become unplayable when publisher support ends, despite being sold as permanent goods.
Lost Forever
When servers shut down, these games become completely inaccessible, making preservation impossible.
Consumer Rights
Customers lose access to products they purchased, with no recourse or compensation.
Cultural Loss
Gaming history and cultural artifacts are permanently destroyed for future generations.
Take Action: Join the Movement
Help preserve gaming history and protect consumer rights by participating in these official initiatives
đŦđ§ UK Government Petition
UK CitizensUK citizens and residents can sign this petition. If it reaches 100,000 signatures, new law will be considered for Parliamentary debate on game preservation.
Sign UK PetitionđĢđˇ UFC-Que Choisir Complaints
French CitizensFrench citizens who owned "The Crew" can submit complaints to UFC-Que Choisir following our detailed guide to protect consumer rights.
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Spread the word! Share these initiatives with eligible friends and family. Success in major countries will benefit customers globally due to market forces.
Our Progress: Movement Timeline
Consumer Complaints Filed
Successfully escalated complaints to consumer agencies in France, Germany, and Australia
Petitions Submitted
Brought forth petitions for new law to various countries addressing this critical issue
Awaiting Decisions (2025)
Most consumer action has concluded. We are now awaiting decisions from several governments
In-Depth Analysis
Explore different perspectives on the Stop Killing Games movement and its impact on gaming industry
Consumer Rights
The Consumer Rights Revolution
An in-depth analysis of how the Stop Killing Games petition represents a fundamental shift in consumer rights advocacy, challenging the traditional power dynamics between publishers and players.
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Industry Transformation
Examining how the Stop Killing Games initiative is driving technical innovation and economic restructuring within the gaming industry, from server architecture to business models.
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Cultural Preservation
A cultural perspective on video game preservation, exploring how the movement to stop destroying videogames parallels historical efforts to preserve other art forms and cultural artifacts.
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