The Stop Killing Games initiative has introduced a live tracking feature on its official website to monitor the growing support for its petition against the premature shutdown of online games. This development comes after the campaign recently celebrated surpassing 820,000 signatures - a milestone that has since been dramatically exceeded.

The movement gained traction following high-profile cases like Ubisoft's delisting of The Crew, which prompted YouTuber Ross Scott to highlight the growing issue of purchased games becoming inaccessible. What began as awareness campaign has evolved into a multinational consumer rights effort.

As of July 3, the petition has officially crossed the 1 million signature threshold - its initial target - well before the July 31 deadline. The rapid growth has been fueled by media coverage and parallel petitions filed with consumer protection agencies in Germany, France, and Australia.

The newly launched petition tracker provides real-time updates on signature counts. Organizers aim to collect an additional 400,000 signatures to account for potential invalid entries. This push for accountability follows a 2023 Video Game History Foundation study revealing that 87% of pre-2010 games are effectively lost to modern audiences.

The campaign's timing coincides with troubling industry trends, including EA's recent shutdown of servers for 61 games in just two years. Countless other titles have disappeared from digital storefronts, leaving consumers without access to purchased content due to licensing issues and corporate decisions.

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While the situation remains challenging, initiatives like the GOG Game Preservation Program offer hope by maintaining DRM-free access to over 100 classic titles. The Stop Killing Games movement represents a broader push for consumer protections in digital marketplaces.

EU residents still have until July 31 to add their signatures. With the European Parliament's history of supporting consumer rights in gaming, this petition could potentially influence legislation that preserves access to purchased games across the region - possibly setting precedents for global markets.