Stop Killing Games
Pirate Parties International supports the
Stop Killing Games Initiative.
Let people keep playing the games they bought!
Provide gamers basic consumer rights.
Give clear notice before shutting down a game.
Offer refunds when access is removed.
Provide offline play or patches when servers close.
Be transparent about data use.
Protect game history and preservation.
Recent commentary by a Youtube games vlogger named “Pirate Software” misstates these aims. The Stop Killing Games Initiative was created to foster an open, inclusive, and democratic dialogue around the future of gaming culture, policy, and rights. Pirate Software’s portrayal distorts these core principles and risks undermining the credibility and positive aims of the initiative.
These recent portrayals of the project are misleading and risk creating division. The initiative’s true goal is to protect consumer rights and ensure game preservation. It is meant to be an open conversation, not an attack on game developers.
We want to build a positive movement. This requires collaboration between gamers, developers, and publishers to find fair solutions. Our focus is on digital rights, transparency, and clear policy.
We urge the gaming community to focus on these core principles. Let’s work together to build a future where games are preserved and gamers’ rights are respected.
The Stop Killing Games Initiative is, and must remain, a space for empowering the global gaming community through collaboration, openness, and respect. We call on all stakeholders to reject divisive or harmful misrepresentations and continue building a future where the voices of gamers everywhere are heard and respected.
