I'm a little surprised either of them have such a strong opinion about something EU related anyway, given it doesn't affect them directly. Well I guess Louis is just really passionate about that stuff so it's not all that surprising. As for Thor, maybe he's using his online presence to kickstart a live service game himself? Obviously regulations are scary in that case. It's a wild guess from my side but I think that would be on brand for him.

[–] bread@feddit.nl 26 points 4 months ago* (last edited 4 months ago)

The potential legislation would be specific to the EU, but that doesn't really matter; this market is large enough that it would directly affect other markets. Either the games are patched for all territories or others will make the EU-specific build available. One option generates positive press, the other negative, and any difference in cost would be negligible.

There's also the argument of preserving art.

[–] DonZatch@midwest.social 12 points 4 months ago (1 children)

It would affect video game developers that want to publish in the EU.

It likely won't affect Thor directly unless he makes a live-service game in the future. He just thinks it's harmful to the industry and tends to speak out about stuff like that.

[–] PieMePlenty@lemmy.world -2 points 4 months ago (1 children)

Damn, imagine if it passes and devs just don't release in the eu anymore. I mean the best scenario we are all hoping for is it passes and is obliged by everywhere due to the Brussels effect. Doesnt mean it will though.

In the end, it may pass but publishers stop selling in the EU in an official capacity but europeans still digitally buy the games anyway...

[–] bread@feddit.nl 5 points 4 months ago

No chance. There could be a few exceptions, but there's no shot that would have any amount of widespread adoption.