Publishers Reveal True Stance on Retro Gaming

Publishers have openly admitted their disdain for retro games, citing concerns that preserved games could be used recreationally, potentially impacting sales of new releases. A recent legal ruling against the archiving of video game history highlights this stance, as publishers aim to control the market and monetize older games. This decision is seen as culturally detrimental, limiting access to formative titles that are crucial for future game development. The gaming community views this as a greedy move by publishers, further exacerbated by industry layoffs and unsustainable AAA game budgets.