The Future of Digital Ownership: EU Rejects Mandatory Game Preservation Laws in Favor of Voluntary Codes
The debate over what happens to a video game when the servers go dark has reached a significant inflection point. In a decision that has sent ripples through the gaming…
The Battle for Digital Preservation: European Commission Responds to "Stop Killing Games" Campaign
The ongoing struggle between consumer advocacy groups and the video game industry reached a significant inflection point this week. The European Commission has officially responded to the "Stop Killing Games"…
The Fight for Digital Preservation: EU Commission Rejects "Stop Killing Games" Legislative Bid
The battle to prevent publishers from unilaterally “killing” video games—permanently disabling access to titles once their servers are shut down—has reached a critical, if complicated, juncture. The European Commission has…
Balancing Preservation and Prosperity: The Future of Kamikochi and Japan’s Overtourism Crisis
For decades, Kamikochi has stood as the crown jewel of the Northern Japan Alps. With the crystal-clear waters of the Azusa River snaking beneath the jagged, snow-dusted peaks of the…
An Era Concludes: Bit-Tech Announces Closure Amidst Commitment to Community Preservation
In a definitive announcement that marks the end of a significant chapter in digital journalism, the long-standing technology publication bit-tech.net has officially declared that it is ceasing operations. After years…
Streamlining Digital Preservation: Google Introduces Incremental Takeout for Photos
In an era where personal digital archives have grown into massive, multi-terabyte repositories, the challenge of maintaining redundant backups has become increasingly daunting. For years, Google’s "Takeout" service—the primary tool…
California Assembly Passes Landmark ‘Protect Our Games Act,’ Igniting Global Preservation Debate
SACRAMENTO, CA – July 7, 2025 – In a significant move for digital consumer rights and the burgeoning field of video game preservation, the California State Assembly has overwhelmingly passed…
Digital Preservation or Overreach? California’s AB 1921 Pushes Gaming Industry Toward Consumer Accountability
In a landmark development for digital consumer rights, California’s proposed legislation, Assembly Bill 1921 (AB 1921), has cleared a critical legislative hurdle. The bill, which seeks to mandate that video…
The Battle for Digital Preservation: Inside the European Parliament’s Debate on the "Stop Killing Games" Campaign
The relationship between consumers and the digital products they purchase has reached a critical inflection point. For decades, the "games-as-a-service" model has allowed developers to update titles indefinitely, but it…
The Fight for Digital Preservation: California’s AB 1921 Clears Major Hurdle in Quest to Stop Killing Games
In a landmark development for the global video game preservation movement, California’s proposed legislation—Bill AB 1921—has cleared a significant procedural hurdle. On May 14, the California State Assembly’s Committee on…
















