Hey, Daily Quest readers.
This is a massive moment for anyone who’s ever watched a game they paid for get switched off and tossed into the digital void. The Stop Killing Games campaign, which has become one of the loudest voices in the fight for game preservation, is officially heading to the EU Parliament — and campaign organiser Ross Scott has been invited to speak. That’s not just a cool headline. That’s real momentum. With support piling up, petitions exploding, and more online-only games disappearing every year, this could be one of the biggest turning points yet in the battle over what players actually own. Here’s why this matters, what Ross Scott is saying, and why the gaming industry should be paying very close attention.
Ross Scott Is Taking The Fight Straight To EU Lawmakers
In a new YouTube update, Ross Scott said he wasn’t expecting to be invited to Parliament at all. In fact, he sounded genuinely surprised that he’d be part of the April 16 session.
But now that he’s in, he’s clearly ready.
Scott said the initiative already appears to have majority support in Parliament, and this upcoming session could help strengthen that even further. He also mentioned that lawyers and game developers will be there too, so this won’t just be a symbolic appearance — it’s shaping up to be a serious discussion.
Why This Is Such A Big Deal For Stop Killing Games
The Stop Killing Games movement has one core message: publishers shouldn’t be able to destroy games people paid for once support ends.
Scott seems more than ready for the pushback.
He said one of his biggest strengths is that he’s heard basically every argument used to defend companies shutting games down, and he feels confident he can counter them. That’s huge, because this debate always gets messy fast.
Why the campaign is gaining traction
- Over 1.3 million signatures on the EU petition
- Growing public anger over delisted and shut-down games
- More industry examples proving the issue isn’t slowing down
And sadly, that last point keeps getting worse.
More Games Keep Joining The Digital Graveyard
Since the campaign began, more titles have been lost or rendered unplayable, including Anthem and Highguard. That only makes the issue feel more urgent.
There’s also fresh legal drama around Ubisoft and The Crew, with the company now facing a lawsuit in France over shutting the game down in 2024. Ubisoft has defended its decision, but players are increasingly challenging the idea that paying for a game doesn’t mean owning access to it.
Final Thoughts
This is one of the most important gaming preservation stories we’ve seen in a long time. If Stop Killing Games can turn public outrage into real policy, the industry could be forced to change.
What do you think? Should publishers be allowed to kill games players paid for? Drop your thoughts below — and follow @TheDailyQuest0 for more daily gaming quests!
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