so, you guys might've heard about this californian bill that's trying to make it a requirement for game devs to keep their games playable even after they shut down the servers. i mean, it sounds like a total dream come true, right? no more having to worry about your fave online game just disappearing into thin air one day. but, apparently, the entertainment software association (esa) is not having it.



they're saying that the bill just doesn't get how games work nowadays. and, i guess, they have a point. i mean, think about it - a lot of games rely on super complex online systems and tech that's always evolving. so, trying to keep old games running smoothly could be a total nightmare, and might even hold back devs from creating new and innovative stuff. the esa is worried that if this bill passes, devs will have to spend all their time and resources on keeping old games alive, instead of working on new projects.



on the other hand, there's this group called stop killing games that's all about preserving online games and keeping them playable for as long as possible. they're totally for the bill, and think it would be a major win for gamers. they're arguing that it would create a fair "end-of-life" framework for games, where devs would have to give players some kind of option - like a version of the game that can run independently, or a full refund. it's hard to argue with that, you know? i mean, who doesn't want to be able to keep playing their fave games for as long as they want?



preorders are available at major retailers, but i'm not even sure if this bill is going to pass or not. it's still making its way through the lawmaking processRead more: Full article on www.rockpapershotgun.com

What do you think about this?