Activists push for consumer protection laws as online game shutdowns threaten player investmentsExecutive summary: Stop Killing Games is lobbying for consumer protection legislation to prevent loss of access to online games after server shutdowns. Consumers risk losing purchased digital content, prompting calls for regulatory safeguards in the digital gaming market. Stop Killing Games activists, video game publishers, EU and UK regulators, and affected players Potential legislative proposals in the EU or UK and increased industry pressure to adopt end‑of‑life guarantees for digital gamesOn 19 June 2026, The Guardian reported that the activist group Stop Killing Games is lobbying for new consumer protection legislation to protect players when online games are abruptly shut down. The campaign follows several instances where publishers terminated servers, rendering purchased digital titles inaccessible. The group argues that current consumer rights do not adequately address the risks associated with digital game services.Connected developmentsHot weather drives retail sales surge in Great BritainOpen the full case file on Beyond →
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