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Let’s make games open source, so future generations can enjoy them (jairajdevadiga.com)

submitted 4 months ago by [email protected] to c/[email protected]

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A lot of old games have become unplayable on modern hardware and operating systems. I wrote an article about how making games open source will keep them playable far into the future.

I also discuss how making games open source could be beneficial to developers and companies.

Feedback and constructive criticism are most welcome, and in keeping with the open source spirit, I will give you credit if I make any edits based on your feedback.

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[–] [email protected] 1 points 4 months ago (1 children)

Easy -- Nintendo simply has to release innovative Mario game after innovative Mario game to keep the community efforts at bay.

Why maintain a 20 year old game, when you can play the latest game with the knowledge that it too will be open sourced in X years?

[–] [email protected] 2 points 4 months ago

Yeah as far as gameplay mechanics go they would be fine, most main line Mario games have a unique gimmick.

I wonder if the family friendly branding would be as strong if people could publish rom hacks in retail channels.