game preservation

Reliving the adventures of classic DOS games is something many PC enthusiasts and retro gamers still crave, decades after the golden age of MS-DOS. For those who grew up with the likes of Commander Keen, Prince of Persia, or the unforgiving challenges of The Oregon Trail, the nostalgia is...

For fans of classic gaming, Windows 11 has become a powerhouse platform for reliving the golden age of video games, thanks in no small part to a thriving community of emulator developers. The appeal of emulators is easy to understand: the ability to play your favorite retro titles, spanning...

Call of Duty: WWII, a World War II-themed first-person shooter released in 2017, enjoyed a renaissance in player numbers this July as it landed on PC Game Pass for the first time, drawing in a vast new wave of players lured by nostalgia and the allure of a “new” classic. But in what is now a...

Amidst growing anticipation within the PC gaming community, rumors suggesting the Xenia emulator team’s official collaboration with Microsoft to bring Xbox and Xbox 360 games to PC have now been definitively shut down by the Xenia developers themselves. As speculation gained momentum on social...

The landscape of retro gaming may be on the verge of a seismic shift if recent rumors surrounding Microsoft’s Xbox Classics program come to fruition. According to persistent whispers in the gaming community, Microsoft could be collaborating with the Xenia Canary emulator team to breathe new life...

Blurring the lines between console and PC gaming, Microsoft has taken a bold step that could redefine the way gamers interact with their libraries, hardware, and the very concept of “platform exclusivity.” In recent weeks, whispers have given way to visible evidence: Xbox console...

In a move that has electrified both retro gaming enthusiasts and fans of modern subscription services, Xbox has announced the launch of "Retro Classics" for all Xbox Game Pass subscribers. This initiative brings back more than 50 legendary Activision games—some of which haven't been accessible...

Microsoft’s latest week has been a microcosm of the shifting landscape of consumer tech: new devices raising hopes, AI redefining familiar workflows, gaming drama, and ongoing legal skirmishes. This fusion of innovation and controversy sheds light on the company’s bold ambitions and the hazards...

When Windows 11 first rolled out, it came with a fresh, modern design that left many long-time Windows users yearning for the familiar elements of Windows 10. If you miss the classic context menus, left-aligned taskbar, and the straightforward layout of the previous generation, you’re in luck...

You’d think that after two decades, the digital skies of Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas would hold no more surprises—but just when you thought it was safe to go back in the water (or, rather, to try taking off from it), a bug as old as some Gen Zers themselves emerges, causing fans to wonder: are...

Retro gaming has a timeless appeal. While today's blockbuster titles dominate the headlines, many of us still crave the pixelated charm of classics like Street Fighter II, The Legend of Zelda, and Super Mario Bros. With emulators breathing new life into these old favorites, choosing the right...

Sometimes, nostalgia comes lovingly wrapped up in cardboard and plastic, and, in a move that will delight RPG historians, box sniffers, and Windows-loving retro gamers, D4 Enterprise has announced a physical compilation of four classic Ys games for Windows 10 and 11 set for release in Japan in...

Microsoft’s foray into AI-driven gaming is rewriting the rulebook—and retro gaming just got a modern AI twist. The latest demonstration features a playable, AI-generated level from the classic shooter Quake II, powered by Microsoft’s Muse AI model. Originally showcased as an experimental project...

Microsoft is taking a daring leap into the past with a futuristic twist by flexing its AI muscles where few would expect—in the gritty corridors of Quake II. In a browser-based tech demo, the gaming giant reimagines one of the classic shooters using its Muse AI model. This experimental...

Microsoft’s new AI-powered Quake II demo is turning heads as it blurs the line between classic gaming and modern artificial intelligence research. In a browser-based tech demo, Microsoft showcases how its Copilot AI platform and the Muse family of AI models can simulate an entire level of the...

On February 19, 2025, Microsoft unveiled a breakthrough in generative AI that promises to redefine how creativity and technology converge in the world of gaming—and far beyond. In a blog post titled "A new level unlocked", Peter Lee, President of Microsoft Research, introduced Muse, a...

Hey guys, We once again have the same old much debated question, but hear me out once.... So, my first question is: What exactly is the difference between a PC with a controller connected, and a rather large HD Display, and a console, lets say, the PS4 on a similarly good display. What...

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