Video Game Preservation
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UK games collector raided by police after purchasing £10,000 worth of hardware, including old dev kits, disposed…
A London-based collector, Darius Khan, was raided by UK police after purchasing approximately £10,000 worth of discarded Sega hardware, including development kits. The police alleged the dev kits were stolen, though Khan has not been charged. The incident highlights the challenges in video game preservation and corporate intellectual property protection.
The "video game preservation service" Myrient is shutting down in March
The video game preservation service Myrient is set to shut down on March 31, 2026, due to insufficient funding and rising hardware costs. The owner cited a lack of donation support, the rise of paywalled download managers bypassing site protections, and increased prices for RAM, SSD, and HDD due to AI demand as reasons for the closure. This marks a significant loss for accessing classic games not readily available elsewhere.
What if you… listened to Retronauts this week ⊟
The latest Retronauts podcast episode, hosted by Eric, Jeremy Parish, and Chris Kohler, discusses essential game recommendations for the Nintendo 3DS and Wii U eShops before their closure. The discussion includes personal memories and highlights the importance of preserving digital game libraries.