Lawmakers in the European Union may soon have to discuss the issue of video games, both on console and PC, being rendered unplayable if a recent petition continues to pick up steam. Given how much of the industry has turned to digital distribution as a means of selling games to consumers, the concerns about license terminations and ending support for purchased video games are becoming a great concern for many. Players who purchase most modern titles aren't buying the game, they're merely acquiring a license to play it, meaning they have little control over the product.
Over on the European Citizens' Initiative website, the petition "Stop Destroying Videogames" is gaining traction as the movement has managed to acquire over 330,000 signatures since it was launched on July 31, 2024. The objective is to prevent publishers and developers from selling games to consumers only to have said game shut down at a later date, rendering the product effectively non-functional. The petition is targeting a goal of 1,000,000 signatures at which point the European Commission will consider the complaint and possibly suggest legislature to solve the issue.
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