Ross Scott
Founder & Public Face
Creator of Accursed Farms. Started the global initiative against video game destruction SKG.
YouTubePublishers are permanently destroying the video games you've paid for. An increasing number of games are sold as goods, but designed to be completely unplayable for everyone as soon as support ends. We are demanding legislation to end this practice.
About the Initiative
The Stop Killing Games Campaign
We are a global coalition of gamers, consumer advocates, and developers pushing for international legal protections. Video games are increasingly being designed to require central servers to function, even for single-player content. When publishers decide to shut those servers down, the games are destroyed entirely.
We argue this practice is a violation of consumer rights. If you purchase a good, it shouldn't self-destruct. We are launching formal petitions, exploring class-action lawsuits, and engaging with lawmakers worldwide to end the intentional destruction of our digital media.
Top Story
The Crew Shutdown Lawsuit Progresses
Our ongoing effort against the arbitrary shutdown of 'The Crew' has reached a new milestone in French consumer courts. This could set a precedent for all "always-online" titles moving forward.
Preservation
Games are art and have grown into a huge influence for our society. Deliberately rendering them unplayable is the destruction of cultural heritage.
Consumer Rights
When you buy a copy of a game, you should own it. It shouldn't come with an artificial expiration date decided by corporate profit margins.
Legal Action
Our efforts go beyond complaining. We are organizing legal challenges across the EU, US, and more regions to enforce existing laws.
We Are Proud to Partner With
By the Numbers
The Movement Grows
We are proud to partner with gamers worldwide to stop publishers from stealing what we've already paid for.
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Global SupportersGamers, consumer advocates, and developers worldwide demanding change.
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Legislative InquiriesFormal government actions and legal proceedings initiated across multiple countries.
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SignaturesPetition signatures collected globally for consumer rights.
Active Operations
Our Work
We are actively pursuing multiple legal and legislative avenues globally to ensure games remain playable after publisher support ends.
LegislationEU
European Citizens' Initiative
An official petition mechanism requiring 1 million EU citizen signatures to force the European Commission to respond to our demands.
Legal CaseFREU
The Crew Lawsuit (France)
Supporting legal action in France after Ubisoft deliberately rendered the game unplayable by shutting down servers for a game with no offline mode.
LegislationUK
UK Government Petition
A petition that successfully reached the threshold for a formal response and potential parliamentary debate regarding digital ownership rights.
ResourceGlobal
Consumer Rights Database
A comprehensive guide outlining specific consumer protection laws by country that publishers are currently violating when destroying purchased games.
Campaign Hub
How to Help
We need boots on the digital ground. Spreading the word, signing regional petitions, and keeping the pressure on politicians is our only path to victory.
Join the Discord
Connect with activists globally. Organize regionally and help us research specific consumer protection laws.
Join DiscordReddit Community
Follow the latest news, discuss the initiative, and help spread awareness on other subreddits.
Visit r/StopKillingGameshttps://www.stopkillinggames.com/
Press & Media
Press Center
Press Inquiries
For media inquiries, interviews, and press materials, reach out to our communications team.
Contact SKG TeamGovernance & Staff
The Core Team
A decentralized group of creators, legal experts, and advocates leading the charge across multiple jurisdictions.
Moritz Katzner
General Director, European Affairs & U.S. Advisory
Oversees SKG's advocacy and engagement with European lawmakers, and leads the organization's wider political and institutional strategy across the Globe.
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Jonah Goldman
Director of U.S. Advocacy & Community Engagement
Leading US-based advocacy, community organization, and outreach to American lawmakers.
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Clemens Istel
Lead, Does It Play?
Leads Does It Play?, SKG's physical counterpart, as part of the broader movement.
LinkedInBylaws Note: Bylaws will be made publicly available once organizations are legally finalized.
Partner with Us
Are you an organization, legal entity, or high-profile creator wanting to sponsor or partner with the Stop Killing Games initiative? Contact us directly.