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Game Over or Game On? The Ethics of Shutting Down Live Service Titles (GAME COURT) – Gaming Podcast
17 Jul 2025
Gaming hosts Josh, Ryan, and John are stepping into the courtroom in this week's episode. Tackling one of the most controversial cases in video games today. Should companies be forced to keep live service games running even when they’re losing money—or do studios have every right to pull the plug? We're diving into the arguments on both sides of this real-world legal battle that could reshape the future of gaming as we know it. From passionate players demanding long-term support to publishers citing unsustainable costs, we break down what’s fair, what’s feasible, and what this all means for the future of live service video games. Whether you're on Team Keep It Running or Team Shut It Down, this gaming debate is heating up. Don’t miss this thought-provoking episode of the Video Gamers Podcast! Thanks to our MYTHIC Supporters: Redletter, Disratory, Ol’ Jake, Gaius, and Phelps Thanks to our Legendary Supporters: HypnoticPyro, Patrick, Jigglepuf and PeopleWonder Connect with the show: Support us on Patreon: patreon.com/videogamerspod Join our Gaming Community: https://discord.com/invite/Dsx2rgEEbz Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/videogamerspod/ Follow us on X: https://twitter.com/VideoGamersPod Subscribe to us on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@VideoGamersPod?sub_confirmation=1 Visit us on the web:https://videogamerspod.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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