Game Restoration
Ongoing coverage on Game Restoration.
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Star Wars Galaxies just got another massive update thanks to its community Restoration project, including a huge visual upgrade and a refurb to the Wookiees' home planet
The community-driven Star Wars Galaxies Restoration project has released a significant update called 'A New Dawn,' featuring a major visual overhaul with DirectX 12 support, volumetric effects, and upscaling technologies. The update also includes revamped instances for the planet Kashyyyk, rebalanced Scout & Ranger professions with new abilities, and improvements to pets, mounts, player cities, and the Doctor profession. The project remains free to play.
Game History and Preservation
Two classic Nintendo games from the early 1990s, Super Mario Bros. 3 and The Legend of Zelda, are receiving surprise physical re-releases this fall. Additionally, a rare Nintendo game has been restored after over 50 years, highlighting ongoing efforts in game preservation.
Nintendo's Extremely Rare FMV Arcade Game from 1974 Has Been Restored By A Dedicated Fan
Arcade collector Callan Brown has successfully restored Nintendo's extremely rare 1974 FMV arcade game, Wild Gunman '74. Using original film reels and modern technology, Brown recreated the full-size cabinet and gun unit, documenting the process in a detailed YouTube video. The restoration aims to preserve the game's unique technology and experience for enthusiasts.
