Video Game Ayr: Ars hosted a live discussion with Ross Scott about the Stop Killing Games movement and its efforts to keep games playable after publishers shut down online servers. jogos were described as intolerable a decade and a half ago, and Scott said it felt like drawing the short straw to organize a movement. He compared the practice to other services: shutting down a game in five years without notice is ludicrous compared to warranties or insurance that clearly state expiration dates.

From a technical perspective, Scott highlighted that costs to transition to third‑party servers can be minimal if planned early. Developers can design games with local test environments, reducing the impact of server outages. He noted disappointment with the EU Parliament’s handling of concerns but remains hopeful for near‑future action.

The conversation underscored the need for an established requirement to run games at end‑of‑life, ensuring long‑term access for players and preserving gaming history.