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Following up the European Parliament public hearing from April, on 21 May 2026 the initiative was discussed in the European Parliament plenary session in Strasbourg with participation of the European Commission.<ref>{{Cite web |author=Stop Killing Games |title=Stop Destroying Videogames ECI : European Parliament plenary session (Original audio) |url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GC-CDJKrBHw |website=[[YouTube]] |date=21 May 2026 |access-date=22 May 2026 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://preservetube.com/watch?v=GC-CDJKrBHw |archive-date=22 May 2026}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |author=Stop Killing Games |title=Stop Destroying Videogames ECI : European Parliament plenary session (English audio) |url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Eh030cbyXAc |website=[[YouTube]] |date=21 May 2026 |access-date=22 May 2026 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://preservetube.com/watch?v=Eh030cbyXAc |archive-date=22 May 2026}}</ref> | Following up the European Parliament public hearing from April, on 21 May 2026 the initiative was discussed in the European Parliament plenary session in Strasbourg with participation of the European Commission.<ref>{{Cite web |author=Stop Killing Games |title=Stop Destroying Videogames ECI : European Parliament plenary session (Original audio) |url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GC-CDJKrBHw |website=[[YouTube]] |date=21 May 2026 |access-date=22 May 2026 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://preservetube.com/watch?v=GC-CDJKrBHw |archive-date=22 May 2026}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |author=Stop Killing Games |title=Stop Destroying Videogames ECI : European Parliament plenary session (English audio) |url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Eh030cbyXAc |website=[[YouTube]] |date=21 May 2026 |access-date=22 May 2026 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://preservetube.com/watch?v=Eh030cbyXAc |archive-date=22 May 2026}}</ref> | ||
On 2 June 2026, Stop Killing Games released a public statement regarding the European Commission's upcoming response and the invitation-only hearing with Video Games Europe and EGDF happening on 3 June 2026, highlighting concerns regarding the lack of solutions coming from the Commission and the echoing of the lobbying statements from the industry that misrepresent the initiative.<ref>{{ | On 2 June 2026, Stop Killing Games released a public statement regarding the European Commission's upcoming response and the invitation-only hearing with Video Games Europe and EGDF happening on 3 June 2026, highlighting concerns regarding the lack of solutions coming from the Commission and the echoing of the lobbying statements from the industry that misrepresent the initiative.<ref>{{Cite web |author=Spagelo |title=SKG - Letter to the community... |url=https://old.reddit.com/r/StopKillingGames/comments/1tuz5qu/skg_letter_to_the_community/ |website=[[Reddit]] |date=2 Jun 2026 |access-date=2 Jun 2026 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20260602192642/https://old.reddit.com/r/StopKillingGames/comments/1tuz5qu/skg_letter_to_the_community/ |archive-date=2 Jun 2026}}</ref> | ||
<gallery | <gallery mode="packed" heights="200px" caption="Stop Killing Games - Open Letter"> | ||
File: SKG_Open_Letter_1.webp| | File:SKG_Open_Letter_1.webp| | ||
File: SKG_Open_Letter_2.webp| | File:SKG_Open_Letter_2.webp| | ||
File: SKG_Open_Letter_3.webp| | File:SKG_Open_Letter_3.webp| | ||
File: SKG_Open_Letter_4.webp| | File:SKG_Open_Letter_4.webp| | ||
SKG_open_letter_2026-June-03.pdf|Official pdf version | File:SKG_open_letter_2026-June-03.pdf|Official .pdf version | ||
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On 9 June 2026 the Parliament has shown a clear commitment to act and willingness to work on solutions, a cross-party group of MEPs has issued a call for legislation in a letter to the European Commission.<ref>{{cite web |author=Stop Killing Games |title=“It’s Game Over for This Abusive Practice”-Parliament Backs Stop Killing Games |url=https://www.reddit.com/r/StopKillingGames/comments/1u11voc/its_game_over_for_this_abusive_practiceparliament/ |website=[[Reddit]] |date=9 Jun 2026 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20260610083637/https://old.reddit.com/r/StopKillingGames/comments/1u11voc/its_game_over_for_this_abusive_practiceparliament/ |archive-date=2026-06-10}}</ref> | |||
<gallery mode="packed" heights="200px" caption="Stop Killing Games - MEPs call for legislation"> | |||
File:MEPs call for legislative action - page 1.png| | |||
File:MEPs call for legislative action - page 2.png| | |||
File:MEPs call for legislative action.pdf|.pdf version | |||
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On 16 June 2026 the European Commission released their official response<ref>{{cite web |author=European Commission |title=Commission will engage with industry following European Citizens' Initiative on the disabling of videogames by publishers |date=16 Jun 2026 |url=https://ec.europa.eu/commission/presscorner/detail/en/ip_26_1369 |url-status=live |website=Europa |archive-url=https://ghostarchive.org/archive/KRVXH |archive-date=2026-06-17}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=https://citizens-initiative.europa.eu/document/download/75d642bc-6ff5-4713-b1cf-14f4aaf15869_en?filename=C_2026_4110_EN.pdf |title=COMMUNICATION FROM THE COMMISSION on the European Citizens’ Initiative (ECI) ‘Stop Destroying Videogames’ |author=European Commission |date=16 Jun 2026 |url-status=live |website=Europa |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20260616141719/https://citizens-initiative.europa.eu/document/download/75d642bc-6ff5-4713-b1cf-14f4aaf15869_en?filename=C_2026_4110_EN.pdf |archive-date=2026-06-16}}</ref> on the Stop Destroying Videogames ECI deciding to not move forward with a new legislative proposal. The Stop Killing Games movement has Parliament support from every side of the political spectrum, regardless of the support from the Commission, and in the follow-up press conference<ref>{{cite web |url=https://youtu.be/pMFlQAbo4tI |title=Stop Killing Games: Press Conference (after the EC answer to our ECI) |author=Stop Killing Games |date=16 Jun 2026 |website=[[YouTube]] |url-status=live}}</ref> by Stop Killing Games it has been stated that the Stop Destroying Videogames movement will be amended to the [[Digital Fairness Act]]. | |||
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File:C 2026 4110 EN.pdf|European Commission communication | |||
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The movement will continue the pushback against the industry in various ways through the [[Protect Our Games Act]], own-initiative report by the European Parliament, adoption of the POG Act as legislation suitable for the European Union, determine which existing legislation proposals should be targeted and continued work in other legal jurisdictions such the UK.<ref>{{cite web |author=Stop Killing Games |title=The fight goes on |url=https://www.reddit.com/r/StopKillingGames/comments/1u7kvyb/the_fight_goes_on/ |url-status=live |date=16 Jun 2026 |website=[[Reddit]] |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20260617091023/https://old.reddit.com/r/StopKillingGames/comments/1u7kvyb/the_fight_goes_on/ |archive-date=2026-06-17}}</ref> | |||
===California's Protect Our Games Act=== | ===California's Protect Our Games Act=== | ||
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Video Games Europe response was not only unsurprising but also expected since their board is composed from major publishers like [[Electronic Arts]], [[Ubisoft]], [[Nintendo]], [[Microsoft]] and [[Sony]], who see no problem in how the industry works today. | Video Games Europe response was not only unsurprising but also expected since their board is composed from major publishers like [[Electronic Arts]], [[Ubisoft]], [[Nintendo]], [[Microsoft]] and [[Sony]], who see no problem in how the industry works today. | ||
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VGE-Position-Discontinuation-of-Support-to-Online-Games.pdf|VGE Position on Stop Killing Games | |||
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On 10 July 2025, Ubisoft's CEO, Yves Guillemot [[Ubisoft#Comments by executives on ownership|commented on the campaign]] during an investor meeting: | On 10 July 2025, Ubisoft's CEO, Yves Guillemot [[Ubisoft#Comments by executives on ownership|commented on the campaign]] during an investor meeting: | ||
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2. Systematic Concealment of Major Contribution</blockquote> | 2. Systematic Concealment of Major Contribution</blockquote> | ||
In the video Ross demonstrated how the accusations had no ground to stand on, and the process of communication that happened with the European Commission to verify the correctness of the campaign before it even began in July 2024 | In the video Ross demonstrated how the accusations had no ground to stand on, and the process of communication that happened with the European Commission to verify the correctness of the campaign before it even began in July 2024.<ref>{{Cite web |author= |title= 250711SDVG_Complaint-1 .pdf |url=https://mega.nz/file/W3YTHCqQ#i-D2f_fgILqBILJiavLwX-eh3pUPGnYeaQfdadiFH20 |website=MEGA |date=21 Jul 2025 |access-date=10 Nov 2025 |url-status=live |format=PDF |archive-url=http://web.archive.org/web/20250918074346/https://mega.nz/file/W3YTHCqQ |archive-date=18 Sep 2025}}</ref> | ||
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250711SDVG_Complaint-1.pdf|The file of the accusations | |||
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On an undisclosed date, the [[Entertainment Software Association]] (ESA) filed a comment against the Protect Our Games Act.<ref>{{Cite web |author=Stop Killing Games |title=The Industry is lobbying against Stop Killing Games! (again) |url=https://old.reddit.com/r/StopKillingGames/comments/1t9ne7c/the_industry_is_lobbying_against_stop_killing/ |website=[[Reddit]] |date=11 May 2026 |access-date=22 May 2026 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://ghostarchive.org/archive/9VefS |archive-date=22 May 2026}}</ref> Despite the push-back, the bill passed on 14 May 2026. | On an undisclosed date, the [[Entertainment Software Association]] (ESA) filed a comment against the Protect Our Games Act.<ref>{{Cite web |author=Stop Killing Games |title=The Industry is lobbying against Stop Killing Games! (again) |url=https://old.reddit.com/r/StopKillingGames/comments/1t9ne7c/the_industry_is_lobbying_against_stop_killing/ |website=[[Reddit]] |date=11 May 2026 |access-date=22 May 2026 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://ghostarchive.org/archive/9VefS |archive-date=22 May 2026}}</ref> Despite the push-back, the bill passed on 14 May 2026. | ||
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{{Main|Video game preservation}} | {{Main|Video game preservation}} | ||
There are also efforts to restore older games, or to allow the gaming community to have access to the source code of the games themselves. In 2025, there were several developments by major publishers, such as [[Valve]] and [[EA]]. Valve released the source code of ''{{Wplink|Team Fortress 2}}'' in February.<ref>{{Cite web |author= |title=The TF2 SDK has arrived! |url=https://www.teamfortress.com/post.php?id=238809 |website=Team Fortress |date=18 Feb 2025 |access-date=22 May 2026 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20250218201538/https://www.teamfortress.com/post.php?id=238809 |archive-date=18 Feb 2025}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |author= |title=Valve Releases Team Fortress 2 Source Code, Now open to Modders |url=https://bitskins.com/blog/valve-releases-team-fortress-2-source-code-now-open-to-modders/ |website=BitSkins |date=21 Feb 2025 |access-date=22 May 2026 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20250310111654/https://bitskins.com/blog/valve-releases-team-fortress-2-source-code-now-open-to-modders/ |archive-date=10 Mar 2025}}</ref> EA released the source code of [[EA releases source code of classic | There are also efforts to restore older games, or to allow the gaming community to have access to the source code of the games themselves. In 2025, there were several developments by major publishers, such as [[Valve]] and [[EA]]. Valve released the source code of ''{{Wplink|Team Fortress 2}}'' in February.<ref>{{Cite web |author= |title=The TF2 SDK has arrived! |url=https://www.teamfortress.com/post.php?id=238809 |website=Team Fortress |date=18 Feb 2025 |access-date=22 May 2026 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20250218201538/https://www.teamfortress.com/post.php?id=238809 |archive-date=18 Feb 2025}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |author= |title=Valve Releases Team Fortress 2 Source Code, Now open to Modders |url=https://bitskins.com/blog/valve-releases-team-fortress-2-source-code-now-open-to-modders/ |website=BitSkins |date=21 Feb 2025 |access-date=22 May 2026 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20250310111654/https://bitskins.com/blog/valve-releases-team-fortress-2-source-code-now-open-to-modders/ |archive-date=10 Mar 2025}}</ref> EA released the source code of [[EA releases source code of classic Command & Conquer titles|classic Command & Conquer titles]], also in February 2025. | ||
==Stop Killing the Internet== | |||
{{Main|Stop Killing the Internet}} | |||
Stop Killing the Internet is a sister campaign targeted to spread awareness about internet censorship, age-gating and online surveillance. This campaign will launch on June 2026. | |||
==See also== | ==See also== | ||
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==External links== | ==External links== | ||
*[https://www.stopkillinggames.com/ Stop Killing Games Website] | |||
*[https://stopkillinggames.wiki.gg/ Stop Killing Games Wiki] | *[https://stopkillinggames.wiki.gg/ Stop Killing Games Wiki] | ||
*[https://stopkillinggames.wiki.gg/wiki/Dead_game_list Dead game list] | *[https://stopkillinggames.wiki.gg/wiki/Dead_game_list Dead game list] | ||
*[https://www.stopkillingtheinternet.com/ Stop Killing the Internet Website] | |||
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[[Category:European Union]] | [[Category:European Union]] | ||