Ubisoft Game Battles to Prevent Online Gaming Shutdowns
- Digital age challenges in owning media, especially video games
- Accursed Farms' campaign against game discontinuation, focusing on The Crew
- Ross Scott's video on The Crew's shutdown and consumer protection laws
- Overview of the Stop Killing Games initiative
- Guide to supporting the initiative based on local consumer laws
The Digital Age and Ownership of Media
In today's digital era, owning physical copies of our favorite media has become increasingly challenging. This is true for movies, music, books, and especially video games. More and more, we see consumers struggling to maintain permanent ownership of their favorite digital content.
Video Games and Ownership Issues
The gaming industry has seen numerous instances where popular titles have been removed from online platforms by publishers. This leaves gamers who have invested time and money into these games unable to play them ever again. The legal landscape surrounding this issue is inconsistent worldwide, allowing some companies to profit from consumers before abruptly discontinuing a game.
Accursed Farms Takes a Stand
The YouTube channel Accursed Farms has taken the initiative to start a campaign against this practice. Their focus is Ubisoft's racing game, The Crew, which has been at the center of this ownership controversy.
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The Growing Lack of Ownership in Video Games
Ross Scott, the man behind Accursed Farms, posted a comprehensive video outlining the problem. He discussed how bringing attention to The Crew's shutdown could lead to stronger consumer protection laws for online games. As he explains, consumer rights can vary greatly from one country to another. Interestingly, Ubisoft is based in France, a country known for its robust consumer laws.
The Crew and Ubisoft
Scott asserts that the issue isn't about The Crew or Ubisoft per se. It's about highlighting a weak link in the industry to prompt governments to investigate and halt the destruction of our games.
Accursed Farms' Perspective
According to Accursed Farms, The Crew had over 12 million players before it was delisted. This means millions of copies of the game were sold, none of which can be played today. This trend is becoming all too common in the industry, with companies like Square Enix and Electronic Arts also shutting down popular online games. Scott believes that collective action is lacking because players often move on before a game is shut down. This is why he started the Stop Killing Games initiative.
Stop Killing Games Initiative
The Stop Killing Games initiative aims to rally video game fans to push local governments to examine the situation with The Crew. The goal is to spark broader change in the industry.
Coordinating Action Through the Initiative
The Stop Killing Games website offers step-by-step instructions for supporting the cause, which can vary depending on local consumer laws and whether you purchased The Crew. The site can guide you to the proper channels if you're unsure of how to help. Some worldwide options include contacting France's Directorate General for Competition Policy.
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