We have artwork that has been preserved for generations, texts that are thousands of years old, movies that have been around since the 30's, but what about games? With the problems of hardware, code, copyright, and others, can we guarantee that gamers and game makers 30 years from now will be able to play Earthbound, Mule, or the original XCOM? Extra Credits weighs in.
It's about time we talk about the flamethrower and how it should be made better in Helldivers 2, starting with the ability to destroy bug holes.
Lam is among the 120 characters available for recruitment in Eiyuden Chronicle: Hundred Heroes. While she is one of the many straightforward recruits, a known bug may prevent players from recruiting her if certain conditions are met. Despite developers’ assurances of fixing the bug, some early access players still encounter issues with recruiting Lam despite attempting the standard method.
Helldivers 2 players have taken it upon themselves to shoot those wearing pre-order armor. The developers are asking those involved to stop this undemocratic behavior.
Emulation is the only way. Just look at Suikoden 2. You either pay $500 for it or you play it on an emulator because there is no other way... The game's missing some trademark signs and just because of that Konami doesn't want to put it on PSN.
Cloud will definitely diminish the possibility of games to survive beyond the life of the Company that provides them. Less ownership means less unpredictable ways of games surviving & being played without being authorized and paid for to survive by companies.
that is really sad, i wonder in 50 years will Mario be remembered by anyone
Game rips/data(roms), and everything a studio makes is archived as data, and every few years that data storage is updated to a new format(floppy disc > CD-ROM > DVD-ROM > External HDD > etc)so that is how games are preserved, though it is nearly impossible for the general consumer to preserve the games themselves with current technology. Discs just wear out after so long, and it isn't from scratches. Barely any of my old PS2/PS1 discs still work and all of them are flawless. They just kinda stop working after so long.