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‘Games Should Never Die’: Why Rust’s Exec Thinks Shutdowns Are a Problem
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2026-01-28
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After Amazon's New World shutdown, a Rust exec said “Games should never die.” Here’s why that matters — and practical alternatives to outright shutdowns.
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