Here’s my essay in praise of video-game piracy!
tl;dr — a new study estimates that 90% of classic video games aren’t in release any more
They’re vanishing from the marketplace at the pace of silent film and radio serials, despite being only a few decades old
Basically, the game industry (often understandably, mind you) doesn’t want to preserve older games
So, the only force that’s keeping this legacy alive?
Piracy!
My essay: https://clivethompson.medium.com/piracy-is-saving-video-game-history-a83d5b3700ff
“Friend” link https://clivethompson.medium.com/piracy-is-saving-video-game-history-a83d5b3700ff?sk=6a137aa6cd89229a86112844f0d6c809
