The Entertainment Software Association recently came out against the preservation of past games. This short post is a plea for common sense and a recognition of the importance of videogame history.
An article appeared on gamedeveloper.com recently about game preservation obstacles. Specifically the problems associated with it. You can find that article here.
It’s a good article about recent events associated with preservation of our history and in no way is the upcoming rant a comment on the article itself. You should all go read it. Educate yourself. The two second summary is that the ESA is opposed to game preservation, at least in online form. And publishers – represented by the ESA – are equally loath to allow it.
