Welcome to This Week in Business, your go-to recap of the latest industry news and trends. This week, a petition from Stop Killing Games has garnered attention from the UK Parliament, sparking discussions on the preservation of online games and consumer rights.

The grassroots campaign, led by YouTuber Ross Scott, aims to hold game publishers accountable for discontinuing online services, such as the case with Ubisoft’s closure of The Crew servers. The petition advocates for clearer commitments from companies regarding game support and the inclusion of expiration dates on game packaging.

While the UK government has responded to the petition, citing the lack of legal obligations for ongoing support of older software versions, the campaign emphasizes the importance of leaving games in a functional state post-support. The call for statutory consumer rights to ensure games remain playable without additional intervention has sparked a debate on industry practices.

As the industry navigates these discussions, it is evident that consumer advocacy and preservation of gaming experiences are at the forefront of the conversation. Stay tuned for more updates on the evolving landscape of game development and consumer rights.