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Stop Killing Games @stopkillinggames.bsky.social · 05/10/2026

Ross explains how the EU Kids Act is cover for making private servers without age verification illegal, and expanding surveillance under the guise of protecting kids. Here's how to fight back: - Spread the word and this video far and wide! Let the public know what's happening! ...

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Stop Killing Games @stopkillinggames.bsky.social · 05/10/2026

The proposal mentions this applying to operating systems multiple times, but it's unclear if it's referring to all operating systems, or only operating systems with age verification. We've had lawyers look through this and there's no consensus Hence why it's in the MIGHT section and not DEFINETLY

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Stop Killing Games @stopkillinggames.bsky.social · 02/10/2026

That was the Entertainment Software Association, the American lobby arm of the video game industry

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Stop Killing Games @stopkillinggames.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

#StopKillingGames is proud to announce that we are working with Senator John Kane of the Pennsylvania State Senate, on the Protect Our Games (POG) Act in Pennsylvania

Protect Our Games Act memo announcement by John Kane of the Pennsylvania State Senate, describing: video game manufacturers would be required to give customers at least 60 days' notice before ending access to the game or changing its features.

Additionally, the companies would also be required to provide customers with at least one of the following options:

The ability to use the video game offline
A patch to continue using the game online independent of the company's online gaming services
A refund in an amount equal to the highest price of the digital game offered by the digital game operator within the 12 months before the digital game operator ceases providing services for the ordinary use of the digital game. The refund amount cannot fall below 25% of the initial sale price of the game
Additionally, the bill would include exemptions for subscription-based services where access to games lasts only for the duration of the subscription.

If enacted, the bill would be enforced by the Pennsylvania Attorney General and the district attorneys.

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Stop Killing Games @stopkillinggames.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

You know where the power lies Which side are you on?

A comparison of messages between Stop Killing Games and the European Commission: Stop Killing Games wants to play the games they paid for, the Commission wants you to submit your face or ID to play private Minecraft servers with your friends or else you're breaking the law. At the bottom, text reads "Which Message will Resonate with Voters?"

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Stop Killing Games @stopkillinggames.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

Age verification consolidates big publishers & platforms by pricing out smaller devs and locking everyone into tech monopolies. Check out our full response/commentary on the EU Kids Act here: www.youtube.com/watch?v=h4h3... #StopkillingGames #StopKillingInternet #KidsAct

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Stop Killing Games @stopkillinggames.bsky.social · 20/09/2026

The EU Kids Act will make private servers illegal as it stands now. Read up on the Act yourself: hub.edri.org/index.php/s/... Contact your MEPs, tell them to scuttle this bill, and sign the Stop Killing Internet Initiative to ensure the protection of our digital spaces: eci.ec.europa.eu/066/public

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Stop Killing Games @stopkillinggames.bsky.social · 15/09/2026

Responsible game shutdowns are possible Matt from Alderon Games talks about how he would shut down his game responsibly to be #StopKillingGames compliant with peer-to-peer, and Ross concurs with a fan made PS2 network emulated peer-to-peer connection

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Stop Killing Games @stopkillinggames.bsky.social · 11/09/2026

It's not over until it's over. ESA lobbyists bought some time with bad arguments against #StopKillingGames but California is coming back for round two in 2027. #skg Remember to join our community Discord to get involved: discord.gg/TCE6uXwsBe

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Stop Killing Games @stopkillinggames.bsky.social · 08/09/2026

EULAs don't supersede the law! Directive 93/13/EEC on unfair terms in consumer contracts Key Point: "Contract terms deemed unfair are not binding on consumers." eur-lex.europa.eu/legal-conten... www.europarl.europa.eu/doceo/docume... #skg #stopkillinggames Join our discord: discord.gg/TCE6uXwsBe

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Stop Killing Games @stopkillinggames.bsky.social · 05/09/2026

We're launching our official #StopKillingGames merch store! We hear you wanting to support us in more tangible ways, so here's a peak at what you can buy to show your support for the cause to your friends 👀 stop-killing-games-shop.fourthwall.com All proceeds will fund our global lobbying efforts...

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Stop Killing Games @stopkillinggames.bsky.social · 05/09/2026

You spend ten years of your life making a game, and then it gets shut down." - Matt from Alderon Games #StopKillingGames isn't about gamers vs. developers. Ubisoft killed the game they spent years building, and they couldn't play it either. Now they can.

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Stop Killing Games @stopkillinggames.bsky.social · 02/09/2026

Ross Scott on the origins of #StopKillingGames Sourced from a recent interview: www.youtube.com/watch?v=4sW6... Join our Discord!: discord.gg/TCE6uXwsBe

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Stop Killing Games @stopkillinggames.bsky.social · 28/08/2026

We have an article in @valoreconomico.bsky.social about us featuring Ross Scott and #StopKillingGames representative from Brazil Thomas Belfort about SKG's reaction to Sony phasing out physical media and progress on Bill 3.612/2026 in the Brazilian National Congress: valor.globo.com/eu-e/noticia...

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Stop Killing Games @stopkillinggames.bsky.social · 24/08/2026

"They completely lose access...I don't think that's right" Thank you @scottwiener.bsky.social for defending consumer rights and supporting our #StopKillingGames !

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Stop Killing Games @stopkillinggames.bsky.social · 17/07/2026

We also held our first major #StopKillingInternet partner meetup, bringing together experts from around the world (see attached images). This builds on the letter we signed back in May against the Online Safety Act. We opposed it because internet restrictions and software age checks threaten...

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Stop Killing Games @stopkillinggames.bsky.social · 17/07/2026

We have a big win! #StopKillingGames and #StopKillingInternet signed a joint letter opposing the UK government’s proposed VPN ban and we succeeded! Proud to stand alongside @mozilla.org , @proton.me @amnesty.org , Reporters Without Borders, and leading VPNs to defend a free and open internet. ...

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Stop Killing Games @stopkillinggames.bsky.social · 08/07/2026

We have a message from one of our strongest supporters: @marketkag.eurosky.social We are continuing to cook things up for you all and are making good progress. Don’t forget to write your local representative in the @europarl.europa.eu

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Stop Killing Games @stopkillinggames.bsky.social · 04/07/2026

#StopKillingGames relies on creators spreading the word and giving commentary on us like @f4mi.bsky.social, @conkerax.bsky.social, Ross Scott, and many others. We would not be here without them. Treating them as second-class voices under whoever someone else deems “trusted” is deeply concerning.

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Stop Killing Games @stopkillinggames.bsky.social · 01/07/2026

This is a grim moment for the gaming community. Sony PlayStation announced today that it will cease all physical games production in 2028. This will essentially erase legal game preservation and ownership on their platform. The ESA lied to lawmakers to bring down the POG Act ...

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Stop Killing Games @stopkillinggames.bsky.social · 01/07/2026

So, we’re quadrupling down on these statements now? Telling California Senate lawmakers that community servers are illegal and "the black market of video games" is certainly a choice. But sure, as we all know, it was likely just a misunderstanding. www.pcgamer.com/gaming-indus...

The ESA has sent another statement for what it calls "additional clarity". Here are the key differences:

- Narrowing the scope of what private servers cause trouble, specifically, ones that "host or distribute copyrighted game content."
- A "without authorization" was snuck in there, too.
- "While publishers may take different approaches," was added to the statement that publishers "reserve the right to exercise their rights against them".

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Stop Killing Games @stopkillinggames.bsky.social · 01/07/2026

ESA updated their statement to games media, a third time after saying community servers are "the black market of video games", "illegal", and "piracy" to the California State Senate. They tripled down, updated their statement, and caused a bill to fail We wonder: What will be the consequences?

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Stop Killing Games @stopkillinggames.bsky.social · 30/06/2026

And on lobbying, Moritz had this insight to share

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Stop Killing Games @stopkillinggames.bsky.social · 30/06/2026

Congratulations ESA, you’ve won this round and handed us the legitimacy boost of the century by doubling down. Let's not forget that Minecraft's EULA explicitly allows for private servers, and that there is a popup warning when you try to play multiplayer saying Mojang/Microsoft is not liable

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Stop Killing Games @stopkillinggames.bsky.social · 30/06/2026

The Entertainment Software Association doubled down on community servers being illegal. In a statement to @pcgamer.com, ESA rep wrote: "Private servers infringe on the intellectual property (IP) rights of game publishers. Publishers reserve the right to exercise their rights against them."

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Stop Killing Games @stopkillinggames.bsky.social · 30/06/2026

www.senate.ca.gov/media/senate... This moment starts at 16:04 The hearing starts with the bill being discussed from 1:23 until 24:55 and voted on at 2:34:00 sbp.senate.ca.gov/system/files... This was our first attempt, in our first year, in the U.S., with a budget of $0. We're just getting started

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Stop Killing Games @stopkillinggames.bsky.social · 30/06/2026

You heard it here first, people! The ESA declared Minecraft and Call of Duty private servers illegal in today's hearing on the POG Act Read more (We're recruiting!): www.reddit.com/r/StopKillin... We also have a launch for #StopKillingTheInternet: www.reddit.com/r/StopKillin... #StopKillingGames

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Stop Killing Games @stopkillinggames.bsky.social · 21/06/2026

Even pointing out how the ESA is wrong in its arguments and interpretations of the bill would do good for the bill's path forward

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Stop Killing Games @stopkillinggames.bsky.social · 19/06/2026

We see that, but we're not asking for games to be kept running indefinitely whatsoever. Publishers can shut down games whenever, but they must do so responsibly in a way that doesn't take back rights they've sold to their customers. How that happens is up to the publisher. Several games have done so

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Stop Killing Games @stopkillinggames.bsky.social · 19/06/2026

Respectfully, you are giving an incomplete picture with some misunderstandings. Sticking with the car analogy, it's more like the clip below. We are open to dialogue and interviews to further explain our position, however! Feel free to get in touch.

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Stop Killing Games @stopkillinggames.bsky.social · 17/06/2026

We have highlights of remarks from various members of @europarl.europa.eu who support us from our latest press conference stream about the @ec.europa.eu response with messages of encouragement: @marketkag.eurosky.social as always has a great perspective on our situation

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Stop Killing Games @stopkillinggames.bsky.social · 17/06/2026

To those doomering or doomposting about #StopKillingGames, how we failed, or our chances are dead because the ECI is over, we have a message that goes back to the times before we reached 1 million signatures: It's not over until it's over. We still have multiple paths to victory

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