Aaron Patterson+FollowShould Games Have an Expiry Date?Ubisoft’s CEO just weighed in on the Stop Killing Games movement, saying game shutdowns are inevitable, but they’re working on better end-of-life plans. But is offering a sequel for a euro really a fair trade for losing access to a game you bought? Should publishers be required to patch games for offline play, or is obsolescence just part of digital life? Where do you stand on digital ownership vs. service lifespans? #Games #VideoGames #GamePreservation00Share
John Nelson+FollowAre We Really Buying Our Games Anymore?Ubisoft’s response to the Stop Killing Games movement has reignited the debate on digital ownership. If a game you bought can just vanish when servers go offline, do you actually own it? Ubisoft says they’re working on solutions, but is that enough? Should publishers be legally required to keep single-player content alive, or is obsolescence just part of gaming now? Let’s hear your take: what’s fair for players and studios? #Games #VideoGames #GamePreservation01Share
Frances Chandler+FollowAre We Really 'Buying' Our Games Anymore?Ubisoft’s CEO just reignited the debate: When you buy a digital game, do you actually own it, or are you just renting access until the publisher pulls the plug? The Stop Killing Games movement says we deserve offline access even after servers go dark, but Ubisoft insists 'nothing is eternal.' Should publishers be required to preserve our games, or is this just the new reality of digital entertainment? Let’s hear your take—are we losing more than nostalgia when games disappear? #Games #VideoGames #GamePreservation03Share
Aaron Patterson+FollowShould Games Live Forever?Ubisoft’s CEO just weighed in on the Stop Killing Games movement, and it’s sparking a heated debate. Should publishers be responsible for keeping our favorite games alive, or is it fair to sunset online services after a few years? As tech evolves, is it realistic to expect perpetual access, or do we need smarter end-of-life plans? Let’s talk: do you feel ownership over your digital games, or is this just the new normal? #Games #VideoGames #GamePreservation42Share
Amanda Short+FollowBorderlands Online: Resurrection or Risk?Did you see the news? A dedicated team just cracked open Borderlands Online after years in the digital graveyard. It’s a huge leap for game preservation, but it raises questions: Should fans revive abandoned games, or does this open the door to security headaches and copyright drama? Is this a win for the community or a slippery slope for the industry? Let’s hear your take! #Games #VideoGames #GamePreservation40Share
norma13+FollowWhy Are Indie Classics Disappearing?Limbo and Inside—two of the most iconic indie puzzle-platformers—are vanishing from GOG next July. This isn’t just about losing access; it’s a wake-up call about digital game preservation and the real-world impact of developer disputes. Should game storefronts do more to protect legendary titles from legal fallout? Or is this just the new normal in digital gaming? Let’s talk: how do you future-proof your favorite games? #Games #VideoGames #GamePreservation00Share
Ashley Cooper+FollowEA Pulls the Plug: End of an Era?With EA shutting down online servers for FIFA 23, Madden NFL 22, and Anthem, it feels like the end of a digital era. Is this just a necessary evolution, or does it leave loyal players in the dust? As EA pivots to newer titles, should we expect our favorite games to have a built-in expiration date? Let’s talk about what this means for game preservation and player communities. #Games #VideoGames #GamePreservation3825Share
sabrinawhitaker+FollowLost Animaniacs Game Resurfaces—Play Now!Ever wondered what a lost 90s game feels like to play? Hidden Palace just dropped a nearly complete Animaniacs: Hollywood Hypnotics prototype for Game Boy Advance, and it’s fully playable. The graphics are straight from the Sega Genesis era, and the puzzle design is rough around the edges, but it’s a rare look at what could’ve been. Does reviving cancelled games like this help preserve gaming history, or does it muddy the legacy with unfinished work? #Games #VideoGames #GamePreservation30Share
Julie Hobbs+FollowAre Game Preservation Petitions Enough?Stop Killing Games just hit its 1 million signature milestone, but the celebration is bittersweet. The campaign’s leader is urging even more support, worried that fake signatures could undermine the push for digital game preservation. With major creators fueling the surge, the debate now shifts: Can online petitions really protect our digital libraries, or are we just playing catch-up with publishers’ power moves? #Games #VideoGames #GamePreservation10Share
Eric Stevens+FollowWho’s Really Protecting Gaming History?Tim Cain, Fallout’s co-creator, just dropped a bombshell: iconic game assets might be lost forever, thanks to corporate neglect. He says execs claim authority over preservation but dodge responsibility, leaving artists and fans powerless. Should companies be held accountable for safeguarding our digital heritage, or is it just the cost of progress? Who should decide what gets saved? #GamePreservation #DigitalHeritage #Fallout #Games #VideoGames10Share
