Stop Killing Games delivers ‘absolutely incredible’ hearing in European Parliament: ‘There was no [parliament member] that wasn’t responding positively’

Two years have passed since the inception of the Stop Killing Games campaign, a movement founded by Ross Scott, which aims to challenge the practice of discontinuing server-dependent video games once they cease to be financially viable. Recently, Scott and organizer Moritz Katzner had the opportunity to present their case before the European Parliament, an event that appeared to resonate positively with attendees.

Positive Reception in Parliament

While parliamentary discussions can often lean towards the dry side, the dialogue surrounding Stop Killing Games was notably engaging. Consultant Daniel Ondruška emphasized that the movement is not advocating for unreasonable demands; rather, it seeks to establish guidelines that would prevent future game shutdowns without calling for perpetual online support or the reactivation of already discontinued titles.

At the conclusion of the hearing, Anna Cavazzini, the chair of the Committees on the Internal Market and Consumer Protection, expressed her gratitude and admiration for the speakers, acknowledging the widespread support from various political factions for the initiative. MEP Ilhan Kyuchyuk echoed these sentiments, highlighting the broad backing from relevant committees.

The atmosphere during a subsequent press conference on Twitch was notably optimistic. Katzner remarked on the positive responses from all Members of Parliament present, stating, “Absolutely incredible.” He noted that even the commission’s reaction was largely favorable, a sentiment echoed by Scott, who reflected on the overall success of the event.

Katzner underscored the significance of this hearing as a pivotal first step into the legislative process, although he acknowledged that the committee is still in the process of reviewing the submission from Stop Killing Games. He confidently stated that every MEP present showed support for their cause, marking the hearing as a mission accomplished.

Scott concurred, suggesting that even with a more polished presentation, the outcome would likely have remained unchanged. The discussion continued positively among relevant parties, with Katzner sharing a light-hearted meme on X, encapsulating the hopeful sentiment: “There’s a long road ahead, but the momentum is real.”

The appearance before the EU committee signifies a promising start to 2026 for Stop Killing Games. Earlier this year, the organization announced plans to establish NGOs in both the EU and the US to engage in long-term counter-lobbying efforts regarding game shutdowns. Additionally, they supported a lawsuit against Ubisoft, initiated by France’s leading consumer association, concerning the discontinuation of The Crew.