The California State Assembly has passed a new bill detailed by Stop Killing Games, in another major step forward for the global game preservation movement.
In a video posted on Stop Killing Games' YouTube channel (via IGN), California State Assembly Member Chris Ward revealed that the Protect Our Games Act (also known as the AB 1921 bill) passed the vote on the State Assembly floor by 43 to 16.
The bill would require game companies to provide 60 days' notice prior to ending support for games reliant on online servers. In addition, those companies would have to provide a way for owners to continue to play the game afterward (such as providing an offline mode or support through community servers) or offer a refund.
According to Ward, the idea was originally proposed by "a constituent in San Diego who is tired of seeing their games shut down after recent purchases". Stop Killing Games had backed the bill, which aligns with the organisation's...
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