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Preservationists propose access limits, but industry worries about a free "online arcade."

In a recent hearing, the Entertainment Software Association opposed libraries offering remote game access to scholars

The Electronic Software Association (ESA) in a hearing in a hearing held by the United States Library of [...]

Microsoft has announced it has set up a special team dedicated to Xbox game preservation as work continues on the successor to the Series X/S

Apple has opened its App Store marketplace to retro game emulators, announcing yesterday that they can be listed on the store and offer downloadable games on a...

Overview The Medley Interlisp Project has made significant progress toward its goals of preserving, extending, and documenting the “experience” of Interlisp for now and for the future. This annual report highlights our achievements and ongoing efforts. Key Accomplishments We’ve structured our work around project objectives: lower barriers to entry, adapt to modern environments and user expectations, complete “work in progress”, demonstrate applications built in and for the system. Lowe...

Digital archivists are already experts at tackling the complex challenges of making research data open and accessible. We can help to smooth the transition. Digital archivists are already experts at tackling the complex challenges of making research data open and accessible. We can help to smooth the transition.

The Making of Karateka isn't just a remaster or rerelease of the classic computer game; it's an in-depth interactive documentary.

Phil Spencer says that, despite the Xbox 360 store's looming shutting down, preservation remains important to the company.

In a Eurogamer interview, Phil Spencer said game preservation is ‘critical’ for Microsoft