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Sony’s PS3 4.93 Update Keeps Physical Discs Usable, While Fending Off Mods
news24 days ago

Sony’s PS3 4.93 Update Keeps Physical Discs Usable, While Fending Off Mods

Sony released PS3 system software update 4.93, the annual patch that on the surface “improves system performance” but mainly updates Blu-ray encryption keys to keep discs working while blocking newer jailbreaking exploits; for unmodded PS3s this preserves access to a physical game library, but it also complicates ongoing modding work and illustrates the ongoing DRM cat‑and‑mouse around legacy hardware, raising questions about preserving old games versus restricting access to abandoned titles.

via Kotaku|
#blu-ray#encryption-keys#game-preservation
Xbox teases iconic classics return in 2026 for 25th anniversary
technology29 days ago

Xbox teases iconic classics return in 2026 for 25th anniversary

Microsoft says its dormant Backwards Compatibility catalog will get a major 2026 update for the Xbox’s 25th anniversary, releasing some iconic past titles in entirely new ways—hinting at expanded BC (possibly PC or Game Pass) rather than adding new games; details are not yet confirmed, but the move underscores a push to preserve and modernize classic titles for new generations.

via TrueAchievements|
#25th-anniversary#backwards-compatibility#classic-games
Xbox Hints at Fresh Ways to Play Its Classics for 25th Anniversary
technology29 days ago

Xbox Hints at Fresh Ways to Play Its Classics for 25th Anniversary

Microsoft vows to keep Xbox titles from four generations playable and teases 'new ways to play' for classic games in celebration of the 25th anniversary, though specifics aren’t disclosed; the company cited a game-preservation team and noted Halo remaster and a new Gears of War game are planned this year, while Project Helix dev kits go to publishers in 2027 and the Xbox Full Screen Experience is coming to PC in April.

via GameSpot|
#backwards-compatibility#game-preservation#gears-of-war
GOG's Save-the-Old-Game Crusade Needs Care—and Cash From Players
gaming1 month ago

GOG's Save-the-Old-Game Crusade Needs Care—and Cash From Players

GOG renews its push to preserve classic games, asking the community to support its mission through DRM-free purchases and the Patrons program. The company argues that true preservation requires both public interest and direct financial backing, even as it acknowledges room for improvement compared with Steam and explores AI-assisted restoration within safe bounds.

via Eurogamer|
#digital-ownership#drm-free#game-preservation
Stop Killing Games Reaches 1.3M Signatures, Eyes EU Commission Submission
world2 months ago

Stop Killing Games Reaches 1.3M Signatures, Eyes EU Commission Submission

Stop Killing Games has cleared almost 1.3 million valid signatures for its EU Citizens’ Initiative, paving the way for an official handover to the European Commission in Brussels in late February. The group argues for protections to prevent remote publisher shutdowns and to keep games playable without ongoing publisher involvement, noting Anthem and Avengers as examples. Germany, France, Poland, and Spain lead the signatures, and organizers say the goal is preservation rather than ownership.

via Eurogamer|
#digital-rights#eu-citizens-initiative#european-commission
Nintendo Seeks Feedback on Switch 2 Game-Key Cards and Digital Purchases
technology8 months ago

Nintendo Seeks Feedback on Switch 2 Game-Key Cards and Digital Purchases

Nintendo is conducting a survey to gauge player preferences for Switch 2 game purchases, including controversial game-key cards that allow reselling and system sharing. The survey explores past buying habits, resale behavior, and preferences between physical and digital formats. Critics argue the game-key card system undermines game preservation and consumer rights, drawing criticism from industry figures.

via Video Games Chronicle|
#digital-vs-physical#game-key-cards#game-preservation
Ubisoft Responds to Controversies Over 'Stop Killing Games' Movement and Industry Challenges
technology8 months ago

Ubisoft Responds to Controversies Over 'Stop Killing Games' Movement and Industry Challenges

Ubisoft CEO Yves Guillemot addressed the Stop Killing Games movement, which criticizes publishers for shutting down older games like The Crew, highlighting that game services are not meant to last forever and discussing industry efforts to minimize impact on players. The movement gained traction after Ubisoft's decision to sunset The Crew, and other companies like BioWare and Sony have also shut down older titles, raising questions about game preservation and consumer rights.

via GameSpot|
#game-preservation#game-shutdowns#stop-killing-games
Ubisoft Faces Growing Pressure Over 'Stop Killing Games' Campaign and Content Concerns
technology8 months ago

Ubisoft Faces Growing Pressure Over 'Stop Killing Games' Campaign and Content Concerns

Ubisoft CEO Yves Guillemot addressed concerns raised by the Stop Killing Games petition at a shareholder meeting, acknowledging the industry's challenge in maintaining game accessibility after support ends, and highlighting efforts to support game preservation and offline access, while noting that discontinuation is a broader industry issue.

via Video Games Chronicle|
#game-discontinuation#game-preservation#stop-killing-games