Preserving Old Video Games: Cultural Heritage or Hobby?

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I’ve been thinking recently about how important it is to preserve old video games. They are a part of our culture that can simply disappear if we don’t make an effort. For example, many games on old platforms are no longer available for sale or playable. And yet, they were an important part of many of our childhoods. How important do you think this is and who is doing it?

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Preserving video games is really important, especially now that technology is changing rapidly. The good news is that professionals are already doing this. For example, in Silicon Valley, groups of digital archivists are working to preserve classic games, creating a kind of historical archive. This allows us to preserve not only the games themselves, but also their cultural significance. If you are interested in learning more, I recommend reading an article on this topic https://www.arcadepunks.com/americas...game-archives/ . It talks in detail about how collectors, museums, and universities are joining forces for this purpose. This is a real silent revolution that may one day become as important as preserving works of art or literature.

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Yes, this is a really exciting topic! I have heard that many collectors of old games not only preserve them, but also adapt them to modern technology. For example, they make them available through emulators. This is especially useful for those who want to get acquainted with the history of games, but do not have access to old consoles.

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Thank you very much!