Video Game History Foundation director says piracy is the only game preservation option as Sony phases out PS5 discs by 2028
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Morgan Park
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Sony announced it will cease production of PS5 discs by 2028, moving toward a fully digital licensing model for its leading console. Frank Cifaldi, director of the Video Game History Foundation, responded by agreeing that in this environment, piracy has become the only viable form of game preservation. The article argues that as physical media disappears and digital storefronts shut down, unauthorized copying and distribution may be the sole method to ensure older games remain accessible to future generations, with the PC platform offering a more preservation-friendly alternative.
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Twitter / XVideo Game History Foundation director says piracy is the only game preservation option as Sony phases out PS5 discs by 2028pcgamer.comKey quotes
· 3 pulledAs the director of a historical video game preservation foundation, I can confirm this is true.
They refuse to offer a meaningful alternative.
The future of preservation is, as usual, on the PC.
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