Viral consumer movement Stop Killing Games gets major support from European Parliament

YouTuber Scott Ross, also known as Accursed Farms, founded the widely talked-about Stop Killing Games movement. Since its foundation, the initiative has been the recipient of contrasting opinions on the internet.

While famous streamers such as Pirate Software boldly voiced their criticism against the campaign, it also received support from influential and powerful personalities.  

Recently, Nicolae Ștefănuță, Vice-President of the European Parliament, spoke in favor of the movement and requested European citizens to support it.

According to Dexerto, he encouraged people to join the movement and sign its petition.

European Parliament backed the Stop Killing Games campaign

Nicolae has often publicly supported various human rights initiatives. And this time, his encouragement for the Stop Killing Games movement aligns with his advocacy for media responsibility and digital platform accountability, among other actions, within the European Union.

Recently, he expressed his thoughts on the petition on his official Instagram account. On his Instagram stories, he issued a supportive statement for the Stop Killing Games, asking people to join the growing chorus of members aligning with the idea. 

While Nicolae's comments on it do not indicate a definite action in the parliament, his voice is likely to influence many to think about it and consider lending their hand forward.

"I stand with the people who started this citizen initiative. I signed and will continue to help them. A game, once sold, belongs to the customer, not the company."

Thank you @nicustefanuta !https://t.co/Bh4KKIqN8j https://t.co/8gHEaMfsxa pic.twitter.com/crM7xb6cgC

— Stop Killing Games Official (@StopKilingGames) July 12, 2025

On July 12, 2025, the official X (formerly Twitter) account of Stop Killing Games Official shared a screenshot of Ștefănuță's Instagram story and wrote in the caption,

"I stand with the people who started this citizen initiative. I signed and will continue to help them. A game, once sold, belongs to the customer, not the company."

The team also added the link to the official website of the European Union, heading to the "Stop Destroying Videogames" petition. According to the available information, its deadline is July 31, 2025. At the time of publishing, it has already amassed 1,355,370 signatures. The aim is to reach the 1,000,000 limit.

According to insights confirmed on the European Union's official website, any campaign of European citizens needs a minimum of a million verified signatures. The criteria must be met in at least seven EU countries.

A significant petition, such as the Stop Killing Games, requires more than one million signatures from residents of Europe, according to the Dexerto report. Only by exceeding the set figures, these campaigns lead to meaningful legislative action within the European Union. Despite getting attention and much-needed assistance from other parts of the world, global recognition does not hold any influence in the process.

At the current state of operations, crossing the signature threshold does not confirm that the European Parliament will act on the petition. Given the laws and regulations, supporters of the movement are pushing hard to collect the largest number of signatures on the petition. An impressive push of support might increase its chances of being taken seriously.

Everything we know about the Stop Killing Games movement

In 2024, Ross Scott started the consumer movement to stand against the practice of video game publishers shutting down games after they have been purchased by consumers.

As explained on its official website, the number of video games getting sold without an expiration date is surging. Unexpectedly, these games fail to operate after their publishers withdraw their assistance.

The deliberate attempt to create video games that become unplayable signifies a well-planned system breakdown. The approach hinders preservation efforts and also affects consumer rights at the same time. Unfortunately, the legal framework around this issue continues to remain unexplored.

If the petition reaches its anticipated number of supporters, the movement will prompt Parliament to consider discussing a new law that would focus on stopping publishers from removing access to all those video games that have been sold already.

Delving further into the campaign, its founder explained on the Stop Killing Games website,

"These remaining options unfortunately exclude citizens from other countries from participating directly, but all other options we have found are either exhausted or already underway. It is worth stating that if there is success on this issue in a major country, customers will likely benefit from the changes globally due to market forces."

Admitting that the present framework of not being in action in other countries might seem "frustrating," he further continued, sharing that the most impactful step right now is

"to take is to spread the word on these initiatives to those who are eligible to sign."

Scott urged citizens to voice their support, stating,

"If you wish to prevent video games from being destroyed so no one can ever play them again, please tell others about these initiatives!"

The announcement of the movement triggered heated conversations since the beginning. Prominent names in the digital landscape, such as Pirate Software and Video Games Europe, have opened up against it. 

Amid the rush of hate, the campaign found its loyal fan base and association with strong politicians.