As platforms evolve, old games become unplayable. Open sourcing them will help us preserve them for future generations.

A lot of old games have become unplayable on modern hardware and operating systems. I wrote an article about how making games open source will keep them playable far into the future.

I also discuss how making games open source could be beneficial to developers and companies.

Feedback and constructive criticism are most welcome, and in keeping with the open source spirit, I will give you credit if I make any edits based on your feedback.

  • tetris11
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    6 months ago

    Easy – Nintendo simply has to release innovative Mario game after innovative Mario game to keep the community efforts at bay.

    Why maintain a 20 year old game, when you can play the latest game with the knowledge that it too will be open sourced in X years?

    • Kelly@lemmy.worldEnglish
      2·
      6 months ago

      Yeah as far as gameplay mechanics go they would be fine, most main line Mario games have a unique gimmick.

      I wonder if the family friendly branding would be as strong if people could publish rom hacks in retail channels.