The Quest for Video Game Preservation
Preserving video games is crucial for safeguarding an important part of our culture and history. Old games represent a key period of rapid industry growth, influencing entertainment, art, and technology.
This 4th episode examines the importance of preserving video games, particularly those from the 1970s to the 1990s, as well as the role of technology in art and culture. The Game Preservation Society (GPS) strives to save these games by recovering and restoring hardware and software, while facing challenges such as media degradation and technological obsolescence. Preservation initiatives exist worldwide, such as the International Center for the History of Electronic Games in the United States. Meanwhile, Kultur focuses on the synergy between artists and technologists to address issues like funding and copyright, leveraging innovative technologies such as AI and blockchain.
Previous episodes of the series can be found on the Podcast page or on Spotify.