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1. news.slashdot.org › story › 24/05/10Canadian Petition That Games Must Remain Functional At EOL

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   May 10, 2024 · Concerned citizens in Canada are taking the issue to their Parliament in order to push for a law that will mandate that when the server-side support for software is discontinued, companies must leave it in a functional state and remove mandatory connections to servers -- services that no longer exist.

2. www.techspot.com › news › 102965-petition-urgesPetition urges Canadian government to mandate end-of-life ...

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   May 11, 2024 · With over 3,000 signatures in just a few days, it calls for companies to leave games in a fully functional state and remove any mandatory online requirements once a game reaches its end of life.

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   Should games remain functional at EOL?

   • Canadian Petition That Games Must Remain Functional At EOL Extend that to people too. That would be super helpful, thanks. :-) That was already implemented by gutting social security and pushing 401k gambling as an alternative to a pension. Anybody who isn't already retired is going to die and still need to go into work the next day.

   Canadian Petition That Games Must Remain Functional At EOL

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   Will games go EOL?

   • And not only will people still sell games, they will give away games for free. And not just games, operating systems and office software and all kinds of utilities. If only it were that simple. DRM is not the main issue behind many games going EOL these days. In many cases the issue is the games rely on infrastructure.

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   Should video games be EOL protection?

   • I think it should be an EOL protection for all types online services, rather than only video games. This is especially important for health related products which require online services.

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   Is DRM the main issue behind online games going EOL?

   • DRM is not the main issue behind many games going EOL these days. In many cases the issue is the games rely on infrastructure. Are you suggesting we don't play any online games at all? I mean I'm all for it. People suck, and I love single player games.

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4. gaming-times.com › 2024/05/11 › canadian-petitionCanadian Petition That Games Must Remain Functional At EOL

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   May 11, 2024 · This has already occurred to some video games and software program Involved residents in Canada are taking the problem to their Parliament with a view to push for a regulation that can mandate that when the server-side help for software program is discontinued, corporations should depart it in a purposeful state and take away necessary ...

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   May 11, 2024 · With over 3,000 signatures in just a few days, it calls for companies to leave games in a fully functional state and remove any mandatory online requirements once a game reaches its end of life.

6. www.techpowerup.com › forums › threadsInteresting Game Petition for government | TechPowerUp Forums

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   May 11, 2024 · Pass legislation requiring publishers that sell or license video games or that sell related features and assets for said games to do the following once they end support for said games: leave their games in a functional state, and remove any mandatory connections to the publisher or affiliated parties necessary for said games to function; and

7. www.overtake.gg › news › eol-when-games-becomeEOL: When Games Become Unavailable, Useless, or Unplayable

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   Dec 26, 2023 · When games reach their end-of-life (EOL) stage, this can have varying consequences for us players. Some discontinued games are simply not available to buy anymore, others have their content cut, and some are no longer playable at all. Let us face the painful facts: games are just products.

8. vtlion.com › canadian-petition-that-games-mustCanadian Petition That Video games Should Stay Practical At EOL

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   May 11, 2024 · Zitchas writes: The observe of getting video games require a connection to a writer's server -- whether or not it's