Publishers are absolutely terrified "preserved video games would be used for recreational purposes," so the US copyright office has struck down a major effort for game preservation

Yuritopiaposadism [none/use name]@hexbear.net · 4 months ago

Publishers are absolutely terrified "preserved video games would be used for recreational purposes," so the US copyright office has struck down a major effort for game preservation

UlyssesT [he/him]@hexbear.net · 4 months ago

But they could make them again, perhaps as a collection of games on a bespoke console.

Sure. It could be like Nintendo’s usual overpriced mini consoles that are sold to scalpers first on purpose and have laughably small libraries with Ice Climbers as a mandatory inclusion.