While Cowley didn't go into detail on Epic's issues with SOPA, its concerns about free🌼dom of speech and legal due process echo criticisms raised elsewhere. Experts have the Act's First Amendment validity and the website Stop American Censorship has from individuals across a range of sectors and political affiliations opposing the move. Comparable legislation in other countries has been criticized for and for handing to governments and corporate bodies.

While companies such as Nintendo, Sony and EA have closes by inviting players and developers alike to contact the ES❀A, requesting the Association acknowledge prevalent opposition to SOPA by removing its support.