Last year, YouTube creator Ross Scott of Accursed Farms launched the Stop Killing Games campaign in reaction to a controversial shutdown of Ubisoft’s The Crew. The initiative aims to push lawmakers toward preventing avoidable game closures, supported by petitions like this EU-focused effort to rally public support. With a July 31st deadline looming for its one-million-signature goal, Scott recently released a new video update highlighting that the petition currently sits at around 600,000 signatures—still far short of its target.
In his latest commentary, Scott clarifies misconceptions about the movement while candidly admitting his own limitations as its figurehead. He emphasizes that while the campaign isn’t struggling for relevance, tangible progress remains elusive. The video serves as both a reality check and a call to action, underscoring the complexities of preserving access to games in an industry where even well-intentioned preservation efforts face steep challenges.