"Retro Gamers Disheartened as Pre-2010 Video Games Vanish from Shelves"
A study by the Video Game History Foundation (VGHF) reveals that 87% of classic video games released before 2010 in the US have not been preserved, making them "critically endangered." The study highlights the challenges faced by the game industry in preserving its history, with availability rates as low as 0.89% for games released between 1975 and 1979. The VGHF attributes the preservation issues to the Electronic Software Association (ESA) and outdated copyright laws. The organization calls on the industry to acknowledge the problem and find solutions beyond the commercial market.