Cultural Preservation
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Persona 1 and 2 remakes are something Atlus will 'probably eventually do', which is great, but the PS2-era Shin Megami Tensei games are sitting right there
Atlus producer Kazuhisa Wada stated that remakes of Persona 1 and 2 are likely to happen eventually, viewing them as cultural preservation. However, the author argues that Atlus and Sega should prioritize reissuing the PS2-era Shin Megami Tensei games, such as Digital Devil Saga, and the Nintendo 3DS exclusive Shin Megami Tensei 4, before tackling the Persona titles.
Persona 1 and 2 remakes are "something we'll probably eventually do," series producer says
Atlus series producer Kazuhisa Wada stated that remakes of Persona 1 and Persona 2 are likely to happen eventually, following the releases of Persona 3 Reload and Persona 4 Golden. Wada views remakes as a form of cultural preservation, ensuring older games remain accessible.
Motorola launches Indigenous Collections app for language and cultural preservation
Motorola has launched a new free Android application called Indigenous Collections, designed to aid in the preservation of language and culture. The app shares knowledge from members of the Rainy Lake Ojibwe community.
Morning Safety Dance
Palestinians are developing a digital archive designed to be resistant to erasure, aiming to preserve their cultural heritage. This initiative focuses on creating a lasting record that can withstand potential censorship or destruction.
Cooking, Culture And Family Traditions Meet In Kooeh: A Timeless Delight
Kooeh: A Timeless Delight, a narrative-driven management game focused on preserving family traditions and Malaysian cuisine, has launched on Xbox Series X|S and PC. Developed by Twilight Foundry Games, the title blends restaurant simulation with cultural storytelling, tasking players with restoring a dessert café and rediscovering forgotten recipes.
Doom Just Received One Of The Highest Cultural Honors In The US
The original Doom soundtrack by Robert Prince has been added to the US Library of Congress's National Recording Registry, recognizing its cultural and historical significance. The soundtrack is honored for its "adrenaline-fueled" composition and technical innovation during an era of limited resources. This recognition places Doom's music alongside other significant cultural artifacts.
The End of the Sun Brings Slavic Folklore to Life on PlayStation 5
The End of the Sun, an atmospheric adventure game inspired by Slavic folklore, has launched on PlayStation 5 after eight years of development by The End of the Sun Forge. The developers utilized photogrammetry to scan real artifacts and buildings, aiming for cultural preservation. Publisher IMGN.PRO also contributed to the project's authenticity.
