SMRTR TechNov 27, 2024Hacker News

Publishers Have Said the Quiet Part Out Loud About Retro Games

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Video game publishers have successfully blocked efforts to archive retro games, citing concerns about recreational use cannibalizing newer game sales. This ruling prevents access to gaming history, potentially hampering future game developers and limiting the cultural ecosystem that mid-tier and retro games provide.

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