video game preservation

Business

GOG Splits From CD Projekt, Remains DRM-Free

GOG has officially become an independent company, separating from CD Projekt to reinforce its core mission of offering DRM-free games…

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Culture

VGHF Rescues Lost Sega Channel Games

The Video Game History Foundation has recovered over 140 ROMs from the 1990s Sega Channel, a pioneering cable-based game subscription…

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Culture

Yakuza 0 Director’s Cut Tarnishes a Classic

The video game industry suffers from a systemic preservation crisis, with countless classic games becoming inaccessible due to lost source…

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Business

Stop Killing Games: A Consumer Revolt Reshaping Digital Distribution

The "Stop Killing Games" movement highlights a consumer rights issue where always-online games can become permanently unplayable after server shutdowns,…

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Entertainment

Analogue 3D N64 Console Ships November 18 with 4K Support

The Analogue 3D, a modern Nintendo 64 reinterpretation, will ship on November 18 after experiencing delays, including one due to…

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Business

UK Parliament Debates Digital Game Ownership Rights

The UK Parliament debated strengthening consumer rights for digital games, addressing concerns that players lose access to purchased titles when…

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Business

UK Debates Game Laws After Concord’s Sudden Shutdown

The UK government is considering stronger consumer protections for video games after high-profile shutdowns like Concord, emphasizing the need for…

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Culture

Lost Sega Genesis RTS ‘Dark Empires’ Unearthed Online

A long-lost prototype of the unreleased Sega Genesis game *Dark Empires* has been recovered and made available online by the…

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Entertainment

Atari Revives Intellivision Sprint in Brand Comeback Bid

Atari has opened preorders for the Intellivision Sprint, a modern revival of the classic console with 45 built-in games, launching…

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Culture

Rare Early US Video Game Magazine Now Free for Preservation

The Video Game History Foundation has digitized and made freely available the complete archive of Computer Entertainer, a rare 1980s…

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