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87% of classic video games are 'critically endangered.' As a millennial, I'm worried it means a huge chunk of my childhood will disappear.::Games don't stay on store shelves forever and are constantly falling out of commercial distribution.

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[โ€“] Zarxrax@lemmy.world 66 points 1 year ago (1 children)

87% of classic video games are no longer available commercially.

I'll just keep emulating them like I always have.

[โ€“] bastian_5@sh.itjust.works 26 points 1 year ago

But, but, but...

The nice creators won't be getting their money.... Oh wait, you have to buy from resellers...

The nice scalpers won't be able to get their money!