Great games often find themselves cast aside by developers and abandoned for years until a technological leap makes it virtually impossible to play them without putting in some serious work.
This is not necessarily a malicious practice. The linear passage of time dictates that developers move on to new projects, budgets are reallocated from upkeep to new development, studios close, and a new OS version emerges. Suddenly, the game is dead.
After firmly establishing itself as a DRM-free alternative to Steam for gaming classics, the folks at GOG.com have escalated their war on game obsolescence. This is the birth of the GOG Preservation Program.
Game Archiving Keeps Classics Working
The core message of the GOG Preservation Program is to keep classics working on modern computers without inconveniencing the player while also providing accessible tech support to help smooth over any problems.
Looking at the GOG Preservation Program page, it becomes clear that the initiative takes a two-pronged approach.
Part of the effort is directed at reviving classic titles from the grave after they have become unplayable.
The other half is directed at maintaining games that are still functional but no longer supported by the original developers, making sure...
