Topic: game preservation
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Bethesda's Heretic & Hexen Remaster: A Masterclass in Game Preservation
Nightdive Studios specializes in preserving and modernizing classic video games, such as *System Shock 2* and *Turok*, by restoring them for contemporary audiences while emphasizing accessibility. Their recent remaster of *Heretic* and *Hexen* includes features like an in-game map and waypoint sy...
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Lost iPod Clickwheel Games Now Fully Preserved for History
The complete library of 54 official iPod clickwheel games has been preserved, ensuring these early mobile games remain accessible for future generations. A community effort bypassed Apple's FairPlay DRM using a shared Virtual Machine, with iPod owners syncing their accounts to unlock and distribu...
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Ubisoft Shareholders Demand Action on Stop Killing Games Movement
Ubisoft shareholders are pressuring the company to address concerns from the Stop Killing Games campaign, which protests players losing access to purchased content when servers shut down, sparking debates about digital ownership. The campaign, led by YouTuber Ross Scott, demands reasonable end-of...
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Metal Gear Solid Vol. 2 Confirmed at Tokyo Game Show
Konami confirmed Metal Gear Solid Master Collection Vol. 2 is in active development, with the team prioritizing a polished release after addressing Volume 1's technical issues. The collection is expected to include highly anticipated titles like Metal Gear Solid 4 and Peace Walker, which are cruc...
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Top 9 Most Valuable Nintendo 64 Games Worth Collecting
The Nintendo 64, launched in 1996, is a nostalgic and innovative console, with a thriving market for sealed and mint-condition games that now sell for extraordinary prices due to their rarity and collector demand. Record-breaking sales include Super Mario 64 at $1,560,000 for its genre-defining i...
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The Right Way to Play Video Games: Myth or Method?
Changes in narrative elements, such as the protagonist's identity in Nier, can fundamentally reshape the emotional tone and player experience of a video game. Translation differences and visual alterations, like in Final Fantasy VI or Silent Hill 2, significantly impact the story's emotional weig...
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Beloved Roguelike Shooter Gets First Major Update in 8 Years
Nuclear Throne has received its first major update in nearly eight years, introducing performance enhancements like 60fps/120fps modes, improved controls, and broader aspect ratio support. The beta update is available on Steam, with hints of potential Switch physical editions and speculation abou...
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Beyond the Box: The New Era of PlayStation and Xbox
The gaming industry is shifting from hardware-centric competition to prioritizing software sales, subscription services, and cross-platform accessibility. Exclusive titles once drove console loyalty, but now major games often support cross-play and are released across multiple platforms, includin...
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