The original post: /r/datahoarder by /u/tuxPT on 2025-01-25 02:05:01.
Edit 2: https://youtube.com/watch?v=pHGfqef-IqQ
Edit: The point is not to keep supporting the games forever but instead for the developer having a End-of-life process that leaves all acquired games in a reasonably playable state.
Have you heard about stop killing games initiative ? Its an initiative to change the EU regulation in order to stop the practice of disabling the games when publisher stops supporting.
If this initiative goes ahead then publishers need to left the game in a working state before shutting down support. In other words, the game keeps working without a connection to company servers being required.
FAQ:
https://www.stopkillinggames.com/faq
For more details:
https://www.stopkillinggames.com/
Its needed 1 million signatures by june and we have so far 400k. If you would like this initiative then you can sign below:
https://eci.ec.europa.eu/045/public/#/screen/home
Or share with more people.
P.S: I'm just an interested citizen and I'm not part of the organization.