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"The industry wants people to think this is a demand for eternal server support ... it isn't" - E3 owner and Stop Killing Games clash over Californian games bill

Eurogamer.net·Connor Makar·21 days ago
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"Strict rules could ultimately mean fewer new and innovative experiences for players." Image credit: Firewalk/Sony The proposed Californian consumer protection law AB 1921 , a digital game-focused law which would ensure either offline versions of games or refunds at end-of-service would be available, is causing some arguments in the industry. On the one hand we now have the video game trade body Entertainment Software Association (ESA) - best known as the owner of game show E3 - coming out in opposition of the bill as it feels it'll hurt game creators. All the while, consumer rights movement Stop Killing Games argues it isn't as expensive a proposal as the ESA would like you to believe. Here's a bit of nostalgia for you, a brilliant trailer from E3 2017! Watch on YouTube The proposition, which has not gone into effect pending hearings and voting, would require companies to communicate to digital game owners 60 days before the cessation of online services.…

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