Are your favorite live service games truly serving players, or just distant stock holders? This manifesto unveils a powerful alternative: the co-operative, player-governed business model. Discover why the current shareholder-driven system often falters and how co-operative principles-proven in other industries-can build more ethical, sustainable, and deeply engaging game worlds. It's time to place ownership and governance where it belongs: in the hands of the players. Inside, you'll discover: -The systemic flaws in stock-holder-first live service game development.-How to adapt ethical revenue models and player-centric experiences that prioritize well-being.-How to CHAMPION a movement for a fairer, more rewarding, and sustainable future in online gaming. Whether you're a dedicated player, a passionate developer, an ethical investor, or an advocate for more equitable digital worlds, this book offers the critical insights and actionable vision needed to reclaim our games.