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UK government responds to Stop Killing Games campaign, There is "no requirement in UK law" preventing publishers from rendering older games unplayable (www.gamesindustry.biz)
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[–] [email protected] 38 points 6 months ago (2 children)

What a response from a government lmao.

“Hey this is fucked and we want you to step in and do something about this.”

“Unfortunately we are currently doing nothing about this. That’ll be anywhere from $80-100k+ per year per politician, thanks.”

[–] Delphia 20 points 6 months ago (1 children)

You need to think on a Macro scale with stuff like this. The fact is that this voice got loud enough to get a response, and thats how the ball gets rolling.

Most politicians wouldnt consider the videogamers and tech crowd to be a great demographic to chase, but if theres one politician who needs an identity... one who thinks "I can be the "Pro-consumer rights" member. Videogames just being shut off, rights to books and movies you "bought" just being revoked...yeah thats a cause thats hard to argue against. Makes me look like a champion of the people. Especially young people."

It got a "Yes, we heard you." It doesnt mean you stop.

[–] [email protected] 14 points 6 months ago

The point I’m trying to make is obviously there are no laws for it currently. That’s why a petition gathered enough signatures to warrant a response. “There’s currently no requirement” feels like a non-answer. That and the department then goes on to run defence for these corporations citing cost; indicating a misunderstanding of the movement. For sure agree that this is just the start and to keep going though.

[–] [email protected] 6 points 6 months ago

good news, politicians are often much cheaper than that to make laws tailored for your corporate special interests!