Stop Killing Games join lawsuit against the PlayStation Store's "Sony Tax," in latest venture beyond game preservation
"It’s time to sue Sony," game preservation advocates Stop Killing Games have declared, as the group throws its weight behind a Dutch lawsuit targeting the PlayStation Store’s alleged monopoly and "Sony Tax" on digital games. While the case originated back in 2024, as part of an effort by Dutch consumer group Stichting Massaschade & Consument , the core complaint – that Sony wields monopoly power…
Stop Killing Games, a game preservation advocacy group, has joined a legal battle against Sony over its alleged monopoly and "Sony Tax" on digital games sold through the PlayStation Store. The lawsuit, initially filed by Dutch consumer group Stichting Massaschade & Consument in 2024, highlights Sony's control over digital PlayStation titles, available exclusively through its store.
Recently, the situation intensified with Sony's announcement to discontinue physical games by 2028, eliminating the sole competitor in the market.
For Stop Killing Games, this case represents an expansion of their focus beyond game preservation. Despite their initial goal of securing new European Commission legislation to keep discontinued games playable offline, the group now seems to be endorsing broader anti-monopoly measures.
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