July 17, 2025

Game Over or Game On? The Ethics of Shutting Down Live Service Titles (GAME COURT) – Gaming Podcast

52 minutes

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!

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