Stop the elimination of physical video games
The Issue
The gaming industry is undergoing a significant transformation, with digital downloads and streaming services progressively replacing traditional physical copies of video games. This shift might seem convenient to some, but it poses a serious threat to consumer rights and the preservation of gaming history.
Physical video games are more than just discs or cartridges – they represent ownership, nostalgia, and the ability to share or sell your property as you see fit. When consumers purchase a physical game, they own it. They can lend it to friends, sell it, or simply keep it as a piece of gaming history. With digital downloads, these rights are often restricted, binding consumers into licenses that can be revoked or altered.
Moreover, physical games are crucial for preserving the history of video gaming. They are a testament to innovation, design, and the cultural significance of gaming across generations. Digital formats are at risk of being lost forever, especially if companies discontinue services or go out of business.
According to the Video Game History Foundation, 87% of released video games are no longer commercially available, a dire statistic highlighting the need for preservation. This loss impacts not only gaming enthusiasts but also historians and educators who use games as a means to understand cultural and technological evolution.
We call upon gaming companies and publishers to commit to producing physical copies of video games alongside digital formats. This will ensure that collectors, enthusiasts, and those who prefer physical media still have the choice. Additionally, we urge policymakers to protect consumer rights by advocating for laws that safeguard the ownership and preservation of video games.
Join us in preserving the art and culture of gaming by signing this petition. Together, we can ensure future generations have access to the rich history of video games and the rights we currently enjoy aren’t lost in the digital transition. Your voice is crucial in shaping the future of the gaming world.
We Buy Games.
We Own Games.
Keep Physical Games Alive.
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The Issue
The gaming industry is undergoing a significant transformation, with digital downloads and streaming services progressively replacing traditional physical copies of video games. This shift might seem convenient to some, but it poses a serious threat to consumer rights and the preservation of gaming history.
Physical video games are more than just discs or cartridges – they represent ownership, nostalgia, and the ability to share or sell your property as you see fit. When consumers purchase a physical game, they own it. They can lend it to friends, sell it, or simply keep it as a piece of gaming history. With digital downloads, these rights are often restricted, binding consumers into licenses that can be revoked or altered.
Moreover, physical games are crucial for preserving the history of video gaming. They are a testament to innovation, design, and the cultural significance of gaming across generations. Digital formats are at risk of being lost forever, especially if companies discontinue services or go out of business.
According to the Video Game History Foundation, 87% of released video games are no longer commercially available, a dire statistic highlighting the need for preservation. This loss impacts not only gaming enthusiasts but also historians and educators who use games as a means to understand cultural and technological evolution.
We call upon gaming companies and publishers to commit to producing physical copies of video games alongside digital formats. This will ensure that collectors, enthusiasts, and those who prefer physical media still have the choice. Additionally, we urge policymakers to protect consumer rights by advocating for laws that safeguard the ownership and preservation of video games.
Join us in preserving the art and culture of gaming by signing this petition. Together, we can ensure future generations have access to the rich history of video games and the rights we currently enjoy aren’t lost in the digital transition. Your voice is crucial in shaping the future of the gaming world.
We Buy Games.
We Own Games.
Keep Physical Games Alive.
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Petition created on 1 July 2026