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Game preservationist raises concerns over digital-only future and piracy risks
Frank Cifaldi, director of the Video Game History Foundation, has warned that the gaming industry's shift toward digital-only distribution and store closures may force archivists to rely on piracy for preservation.
Key points
- Frank Cifaldi is the director of the Video Game History Foundation, a major non-profit focused on game preservation.
- Cifaldi highlighted concerns over Sony's move away from physical media and digital store closures like PS3 and Vita stores.
- He argued the industry needs to provide legal alternatives for museums and archivists to preserve games.