By now, any serious gamer knows the pain of a favorite title becoming unplayable after a server shutdown. Can anything be done? Ars Technica is hosting a live conversation with Ross Scott, founder of the Stop Killing Games movement, on August 11 at 2:30 pm ET. \n\nScott launched the campaign in 2024 after Ubisoft shut down servers for *The Crew*. Since then, millions of gamers have signed petitions demanding legislative action for perpetual access — either through continued server support or allowing player-run servers. \n\nThe movement has already spurred an official parliamentary debate and response from the European Commission, plus proposed legislation in California.

I’ll talk with Scott about how the movement came together, what drives gamers’ interest in preservation, and whether legislation can solve the problem. We’ll also discuss how moves like Sony ending PlayStation disc sales impact the debate. Join us for a lively conversation.