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ESA Claims Private Servers for Minecraft and Call of Duty Are Illegal in California Hearing

The Entertainment Software Association (ESA) argued during a California legislative hearing on the "Stop Killing Games" bill that private servers for Minecraft and Call of Duty should be considered illegal. The hearing centered on proposed protections for player access to games after server shutdowns, with the ESA's gaming industry lobbying position opposing such provisions.

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What we know

  • ESA characterized private servers for Minecraft and Call of Duty as illegal during the California hearing
  • The hearing was focused on the Stop Killing Games bill, which aims to protect player access when official servers close
  • The ESA's position represents the gaming industry's opposition to private server protections

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