Frances Chandler+FollowWhy Are Classic Games Vanishing?Capcom just pulled a 2009 PlayStation exclusive from digital shelves, and no one’s talking about why. With no online features or obvious licensing issues, it feels like a blow to game preservation. Is this just the cost of digital distribution, or should publishers be more transparent about delistings? Would you hunt down a physical copy, or is this just the new normal for retro games? #Games #VideoGames #GamePreservation00Share
Amanda Short+FollowIs Bad Game Preservation Good for Gaming?High on Life 2 is making waves by letting players legally play the infamous NES flop, Bible Adventures, right inside the game. This isn’t just nostalgia—it’s a bold move in digital preservation, sparking debate: Should even the worst games be saved for future generations? Or does this blur the line between parody and genuine appreciation for gaming history? #Games #VideoGames #GamePreservation00Share
Donna Reyes+FollowShould We Trade Graphics for Game Preservation?With Anthem’s shutdown looming, the debate over game preservation is heating up. Former BioWare producer Mark Darrah suggests we might need to accept lower visual fidelity or more latency if we want our favorite games to stick around forever. Would you sacrifice some performance or graphics to ensure your digital worlds don’t just disappear? Where’s the line between a great experience and a lasting one? #Games #VideoGames #GamePreservation01Share
Aaron Patterson+FollowDid Game Magazines Predict Mario’s Legacy?Imagine being able to read the only known English review of Super Mario Bros. from the NES launch—now you can, thanks to the Video Game History Foundation. With Computer Entertainer’s full archive released under Creative Commons, we’re seeing a new era for game preservation. Is this the gold standard for archiving gaming culture, or just nostalgia? How should we preserve our digital history? #Games #VideoGames #GamePreservation00Share
Ashley Cooper+FollowIs Digital Game Ownership an Illusion?Blacklight: Retribution, a PS4 launch exclusive, is vanishing for good this month. Even if you bought it, server shutdown means it’s unplayable—forever. As digital-only games become the norm, are we really buying games, or just renting access? What does this mean for game preservation and the future of our digital libraries? Let’s debate: should publishers be responsible for keeping legacy games alive? #Games #VideoGames #GamePreservation10Share
Donna Reyes+FollowWill Game Preservation Win This Time?Obsidian just confirmed the original Grounded will stay playable even after Grounded 2 drops. In an era where sequels often erase the past, this move feels almost rebellious. Is this a win for game preservation, or just smart PR? With so many studios sunsetting older titles, should more developers follow Obsidian’s lead, or is it time to fully embrace the next-gen experience? Let’s debate: what matters more—legacy or progress? #Games #VideoGames #GamePreservation00Share
Aaron Patterson+FollowShould Games Have an Expiry Date?Ubisoft’s CEO just weighed in on the Stop Killing Games movement, saying game shutdowns are inevitable, but they’re working on better end-of-life plans. But is offering a sequel for a euro really a fair trade for losing access to a game you bought? Should publishers be required to patch games for offline play, or is obsolescence just part of digital life? Where do you stand on digital ownership vs. service lifespans? #Games #VideoGames #GamePreservation00Share
John Nelson+FollowAre We Really Buying Our Games Anymore?Ubisoft’s response to the Stop Killing Games movement has reignited the debate on digital ownership. If a game you bought can just vanish when servers go offline, do you actually own it? Ubisoft says they’re working on solutions, but is that enough? Should publishers be legally required to keep single-player content alive, or is obsolescence just part of gaming now? Let’s hear your take: what’s fair for players and studios? #Games #VideoGames #GamePreservation05Share
Frances Chandler+FollowAre We Really 'Buying' Our Games Anymore?Ubisoft’s CEO just reignited the debate: When you buy a digital game, do you actually own it, or are you just renting access until the publisher pulls the plug? The Stop Killing Games movement says we deserve offline access even after servers go dark, but Ubisoft insists 'nothing is eternal.' Should publishers be required to preserve our games, or is this just the new reality of digital entertainment? Let’s hear your take—are we losing more than nostalgia when games disappear? #Games #VideoGames #GamePreservation03Share
Aaron Patterson+FollowShould Games Live Forever?Ubisoft’s CEO just weighed in on the Stop Killing Games movement, and it’s sparking a heated debate. Should publishers be responsible for keeping our favorite games alive, or is it fair to sunset online services after a few years? As tech evolves, is it realistic to expect perpetual access, or do we need smarter end-of-life plans? Let’s talk: do you feel ownership over your digital games, or is this just the new normal? #Games #VideoGames #GamePreservation42Share
