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Almost 90% of classic video games are “critically endangered” and it’s only getting worse, preservation study warns (www.rockpapershotgun.com)

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The Game Availability Study published in partnership by the Video Game History Foundation and the Software Preservation Network found that 87% of video games released in the US before 2010[...]simply aren’t in print anymore.

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[–] Hyggyldy@lemmy.world 1 points 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago)

Here's a video from someone I believe helped with this project. I feel it gives good reasons why this is an issue that emulation alone can't solve beyond just the legality issues.