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Time of India
7 days ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
What is the Stop Killing Games movement? Viral clash between Accursed Farms and Pirate Software explained
(Image via YouTube/@Accursed_Farms & @PirateSoftware) At the heart of a growing online movement, Stop Killing Games calls out developers for pulling the plug on live-service games too early. Created by YouTuber Ross Scott (Accursed Farms), it quickly gained support until Twitch streamer and indie dev Pirate Software pushed back. What started as a campaign for game preservation has now spiraled into a full-blown creator feud. Here's what's going on. What is Stop Killing Games? Launched in April 2024 by Ross Scott, the Stop Killing Games movement is all about preserving access to online games, especially after official support ends. Ross argues that when studios make a game dependent on servers and later shut them down, they're essentially selling something with an expiration date… without telling players. It's 'planned obsolescence,' he says — unfair to buyers and harmful to gaming history. The movement has gained real-world traction, too, with petitions in Europe aiming to legally require publishers to offer offline versions or alternatives when live-service titles go dark. Stop Killing Games Pirate Software Calls It Out Not everyone agreed with Ross's plan, most notably, Pirate Software (real name Jason Thor Hall). In a widely shared YouTube video, Pirate Software called the movement vague , unrealistic , and even dangerous to game devs. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like We Can't Believe She Wore That To The Red Carpet Golfhooked Read More Undo He argued that: The initiative is too broad and lacks clear solutions. It creates legal and technical burdens that most indie studios can't afford. It could hurt the industry by setting unrealistic expectations for all online games. Pirate also criticized Ross's suggestion to use this as a political tool, claiming it misdirects lawmakers from more urgent tech issues. The end of Stop Killing Games Accursed Farms Responds Ross didn't let that slide. He later addressed Pirate's critiques in an interview and a dedicated FAQ video, claiming Pirate had misrepresented the campaign's goals. According to Ross: The initiative isn't about keeping every live-service game alive forever. It's about offering basic access to purchased games, even post-shutdown. Pirate's comments hurt momentum during a crucial phase. 'It's unfortunate. I offered to talk with him about it.' Ross said. 'If you hate the initiative, you hate it, but at least hate it for what it is.' Signature Struggles & Blame Game As the deadline for the European Citizens' Initiative approached, only 47% of the required signatures had been collected. Ross claimed that Pirate Software's viral criticism stalled the campaign's momentum. He even uploaded a video on June 23, 2025, accusing Hall of 'lying' and making it harder for the petition to succeed. He said that: 'This put me in a no-win scenario, too, because if I ignored it, then a lot of people would get misinformed about the campaign, and if I did a response video, it would look like drama-farming.' Stop Killing Games... Who Supports the Movement? Despite the clash, Stop Killing Games still has powerful supporters. Big-name creators like MoistCritikal and SomeOrdinaryGamers have publicly backed Ross. Their argument? Preserving games isn't just nostalgic — it's about protecting a digital legacy. As SomeOrdinaryGamers put it: 'If we don't fight for this now, our gaming history might just vanish.' Whether you're Team Ross or Team Pirate, one thing's clear — this debate hits deeper than just two creators. It's about what we, as players, own when we buy a game… and what happens when that access disappears. Game On Season 1 continues with Mirabai Chanu's inspiring story. Watch Episode 2 here.
Time of India
10-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
What did Twitch streamer Pirate Software do: Breaking down all accusations
(Image via YouTube/Pirate Software) Twitch streamer Jason 'Thor' Hall, well-known as Pirate Software, has recently come under fire with some serious accusations surfacing against him online. The accusations began when an X user, Lyric, posted a lengthy thread where she detailed the claims of abuse and exploitation, dating back to 2018. The allegations sparked widespread discussion, with many even demanding accountability from Pirate Software's end. Here is the complete breakdown of all accusations and Pirate Software's response to it. Breaking down allegations against Pirate Software Lyric Twitter thread posted on June 9, 2025, accused Pirate Software of alleged manipulative behavior patterns spanning inappropriate advances and financial pressure. As per the thread, it all started in 2018. It's claimed that Hall, who at that time was 31, used manipulation and pretended to have a romantic interest in her for financial gain after Lyric donated $800 during the game development stream. As per reports, it's claimed that once the donation was made, Hall initiated unprovoked erotic roleplay apart from giving intense pressure for commitment, despite repeated reluctance from Lyric. It's further alleged that Hall's business partner, Shaye, popularly known as RiverMakes, was complicit in silencing them when they tried speaking out. The accusations extend to TwitchCon 2018 scandal, where, as Lyric alleged, Hall arranged the meetup while he was secretly married. As per her, she got to know about his marriage later from Shaye and then silenced them. Lyric also shared the screenshots of the conversations and accused Hall of filing a DMCA strike against her YouTube channel after they tried to attempt a chargeback on donations, labeling them as Scammer. How did Pirate Software respond to Lyric accusations? Days of silence finally came to an end when, a few hours back on June 10, 2025, Hall finally Pirate Software controversy addressed allegations in the fiery Twitter post. He dismissed all claims, calling LARP, and accused Lyric of fabricating the story for the clout. As per him, this is all happening due to his current success. He even accused Lyric of using the donations to gain proximity to Shaye and then making Shaye uncomfortable at the conventions, to the point where they even planned to avoid future events. Further, his post stated that Lyric had previously tried to damage his studio financially. As per Hall's claims, the actions of Lyric were an attempt to cripple his studio. He even cites the warnings he received from the partner of Lyric at the time of said event about the alleged toxicity of Lyric and her behavior. He further characterized the detailed account of Lyric as an unhinged and pathetic years-long effort to build the hit piece. He further vowed that it would not succeed, as he demanded to be left alone. This response frames allegations received from Lyric against Hall as a malicious campaign that's fuelled by resentment. But whether or not it's the same, only time will tell. What would happen next? With the controversy ongoing, the fans are divided. While some believe Lyric's evidence and detailed account to be true, others side with Hall. But this is not the first controversy that surrounds Pirate Software. Earlier this year, he faced a lot of backlash for his behavior during the World of Warcraft Hardcore dungeon run. He there abandoned his teammates, leading to their deaths in-game. The refusal of his to take responsibility at that time has drawn a lot of criticism, with many even calling him egotistical. How Pirate Software Turned Everyone Against Him Currently, neither party has taken any legal action. Jason Hall allegations, too, are unresolved. However, the discussion has impacted Hall's public image. Whether or not this will impact his streaming career or the game development projects remains to be seen. For now, the internet is split, with some demanding accountability while others dismiss accusations, calling them to be exaggerated. But one thing that's certain is that the controversy will not fade away anytime soon.
