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Stop Killing Games

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[EU] Stop Killing Games:

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[–] [email protected] 4 points 2 months ago* (last edited 2 months ago)

In point three, forget about MMOs or "unavoidable technical requirements". Either MMOs are temporary with a monthly license like many are. Or they are forever, but then on shutdown the server software has to be provided to at least license holders.