Stop Killing Games Celebrates Major Win: California State Assembly Passed Protect Our Games Act

The future of gaming as we know it depends on the Protect Our Games Act, which requires publishers to provide access to online games when they stop being supported. Developers would need to notify players at least 60 days before shutting down services and offer another version, an offline update, or a refund.

The Entertainment Software Association (ESA) opposed the bill, saying it could negatively impact future game development, but the act has been passed by the California State Assembly, meaning it is now a step closer to becoming law.

This is a huge victory for the Stop Killing Games initiative, a movement started by content creator Ross Scott, which supported the act. It is one of the largest campaigns aiming to save games and make sure players get something back for the money they paid for canceled games.

The bill passed the State Assembly on a vote of 43 to 16, and if it passes the California Senate, it would apply to games released or resold after January 1, 2027.

Then, companies won't be able to simply shut down their games and get the money from sales, leaving players with nothing. And, hopefully, the world will become a little healthier.

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